CVE-2023-28935

Apache UIMA DUCC: DUCC (EOL) allows RCE

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache UIMA DUCC. When using the "Distributed UIMA Cluster Computing" (DUCC) module of Apache UIMA, an authenticated user that has the permissions to modify core entities can cause command execution as the system user that runs the web process. As the "Distributed UIMA Cluster Computing" module for UIMA is retired, we do not plan to release a fix for this issue. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.52%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache UIMA DUCC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/r19z14b9rrfxv72r93q5trq5tyffo75g vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28935?
CVE-2023-28935 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28935?
To fix CVE-2023-28935, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-28935 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28935 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28935?
CVE-2023-28935 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache UIMA DUCC.
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