Remote code execution in Nuxeo Platform



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-5869
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Nuxeo Platform
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Nuxeo

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU7337

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5869

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness exists due to directory traversal in the file import feature. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted JSP code and execute it on a targeted system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Nuxeo Platform: 6.0 - 7.3

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/nuxeo/nuxeo/commit/6b3113977ef6c2307f940849a2c196621ebf1892


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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