Code Injection in W3SPEEDSTER - CVE-2024-8512
Published: November 11, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100230
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.6 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8512
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
W3SPEEDSTER
How to mitigate CVE-2024-8512
Install updates from vendor's website.
W3SPEEDSTER - update to 7.27