CVE-2023-49093

Public Exploit
HtmlUnit vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via XSTL

Description

HtmlUnit is a GUI-less browser for Java programs. HtmlUnit is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) via XSTL, when browsing the attacker’s webpage. This vulnerability has been patched in version 3.9.0

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 5.14% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: HtmlUnit htmlunit
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/HtmlUnit/htmlunit/security/advisories/GHSA-37vq-hr2f-g7h7 vendor advisory exploit
https://www.htmlunit.org/changes-report.html#a3.9.0 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49093?
CVE-2023-49093 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49093?
To fix CVE-2023-49093, 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-2023-49093 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-49093 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-49093?
CVE-2023-49093 affects HtmlUnit htmlunit.
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