Code Injection in hjson-java - CVE-2023-39685
Published: March 19, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87625
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39685
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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 send a specially crafted JSON string and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
hjson-java
IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager
IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager
How to mitigate CVE-2023-39685
Install updates from vendor's website.
hjson-java - update to 3.0.1
IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager - addressed in versions 6.1.2.9, 6.2.0.7, 6.2.2.2
IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager - addressed in versions 6.1.2.9, 6.2.0.7, 6.2.2.2