Remote code execution in Apache Wicket



Published: 2024-06-05 | Updated: 2024-07-12
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-36522
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Apache Wicket
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU91169

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36522

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

Exploit availability: No

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 attacker can perform XSLT injection 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

Apache Wicket: 9.0.0 - 10.0.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/lm84pzcbh34rsv9spz9cm24g4jspzbqg
http://lists.apache.org/thread/k0ppy7vjc9h0ohl7j43wqyt9c6ywjytw
http://lists.apache.org/thread/wp4yjg6fbgr7kk8yo9o34j62gwbvk86k


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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