Vulnerability identifier: #VU93486

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24816

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
jai-ext
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: GeoSolutions

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 supply a malicious Jiffle script 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

jai-ext: 1.0-M062014 - 1.1.21

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External links
http://github.com/geosolutions-it/jai-ext/security/advisories/GHSA-v92f-jx6p-73rx
http://github.com/geosolutions-it/jai-ext/commit/cb1d6565d38954676b0a366da4f965fef38da1cb

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.