Remote code execution in vega

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU73796

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick a victim to click on a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vega: 5.0.0 - 5.4.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:vega:vega:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vega:vega:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:vega:vega:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://github.com/vega/vega/security/advisories/GHSA-cp47-r258-q626

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.