#VU91169 Code Injection in Apache Wicket - CVE-2024-36522

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91169

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36522

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Wicket
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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 perform XSLT injection and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Wicket: 9.0.0 - 10.0.0

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External links
https://lists.apache.org/thread/lm84pzcbh34rsv9spz9cm24g4jspzbqg
https://lists.apache.org/thread/k0ppy7vjc9h0ohl7j43wqyt9c6ywjytw
https://lists.apache.org/thread/wp4yjg6fbgr7kk8yo9o34j62gwbvk86k

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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.