#VU26757 Code Injection in JsonPath

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26757

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JsonPath
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Axel Anceau

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Peekmo JsonPath. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

JsonPath: 1.0.0 - 2.0 ALPHA

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External links
https://backdropcms.org/security/backdrop-sa-contrib-2020-001

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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.