#VU89683 OS Command Injection in Roundcube - CVE-2024-37385

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89683

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37385

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Roundcube
Web applications / Webmail solutions

Vendor: Roundcube

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling values for the "im_convert_path" and "im_identify_path" options on Windows. A local user with ability to edit the configuration file can execute arbitrary OS commands 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

Roundcube: 1.5.0 - 1.5.6, 1.6.0 - 1.6.6

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External links
https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.5.7
https://github.com/roundcube/roundcubemail/releases/tag/1.6.7

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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