CVE-2024-36522

Apache Wicket: Remote code execution via XSLT injection

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.96% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Wicket
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/w613qh7yors840pbx00l1pq6wkl9jzkc vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/12/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36522?
CVE-2024-36522 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36522?
To fix CVE-2024-36522, 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-2024-36522 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-36522 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-36522?
CVE-2024-36522 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Wicket.
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