Remote code execution Dropwizard-Validation



| Updated: 2023-02-20
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-5245
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Dropwizard
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor Coda Hale

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU25726

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5245

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary Java Expression Language expressions when using the self-validating feature and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Dropwizard: 1.3.0 - 2.0.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/dropwizard/dropwizard/commit/d87d1e4f8e20f6494c0232bf8560c961b46db634
https://github.com/dropwizard/dropwizard/pull/3157
https://github.com/dropwizard/dropwizard/pull/3160
https://github.com/dropwizard/dropwizard/security/advisories/GHSA-3mcp-9wr4-cjqf
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-IODROPWIZARD-552147


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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