CVE-2024-36522: wicket Injection — Fix

Description

The default configuration of XSLTResourceStream.java is vulnerable to remote code execution via XSLT injection when processing input from an untrusted source without validation. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 10.1.0, 9.18.0 or 8.16.0, which fix this issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-74 CWE-74

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	wicket	8.0.0 — 8.16.0
apache	wicket	9.0.0 — 9.18.0
apache	wicket	All
apache	wicket	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/w613qh7yors840pbx00l1pq6wkl9jzkc https://lists.apache.org/thread/w613qh7yors840pbx00l1pq6wkl9jzkc

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/12/2 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/12/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36522? +

The default configuration of XSLTResourceStream.java is vulnerable to remote code execution via XSLT injection when processing input from an untrusted source without validation. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 10.1.0, 9.18.0 or 8.16.0, which fix this issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-36522? +

CVE-2024-36522 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36522? +

CVE-2024-36522 affects products from apache, specifically: wicket. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36522? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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