#VU100230 Code Injection in W3SPEEDSTER - CVE-2024-8512

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#VU100230 Code Injection in W3SPEEDSTER - CVE-2024-8512

Published: November 11, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100230
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8512
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
W3SPEEDSTER
Software vendor:
W3speedster

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "script" parameter of the hookBeforeStartOptimization() function. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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