Vulnerability identifier: #VU75366
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-913
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
vm2
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Patrik Simek
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error within the source code transformer. A remote user can bypass handleException() and leak unsanitized host exceptions. The obtain information can be used to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code in host context.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
vm2: 3.9.0 - 3.9.15
External links
http://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/releases/tag/3.9.16
http://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/issues/516
http://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/security/advisories/GHSA-xj72-wvfv-8985
http://github.com/patriksimek/vm2/commit/24c724daa7c09f003e556d7cd1c7a8381cb985d7
http://gist.github.com/leesh3288/f05730165799bf56d70391f3d9ea187c
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.