CVE-2024-42489

Pro Macros Remote Code Execution via Viewpdf and similar macros

Description

Pro Macros provides XWiki rendering macros. Missing escaping in the Viewpdf macro allows any user with view right on the `CKEditor.HTMLConverter` page or edit or comment right on any page to perform remote code execution. Other macros like Viewppt are vulnerable to the same kind of attack. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.10.1.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 44.54% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: xwikisas xwiki-pro-macros
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/security/advisories/GHSA-cfq3-q227-7j65 vendor advisory
https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/commit/199553c84901999481a20614f093af2d57970eba patch
https://github.com/xwikisas/xwiki-pro-macros/blob/main/xwiki-pro-macros-ui/src/main/resources/Confluence/Macros/Viewpdf.xml#L265-L267 broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42489?
CVE-2024-42489 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42489?
To fix CVE-2024-42489, 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-2024-42489 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-42489 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~45% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-42489?
CVE-2024-42489 affects xwikisas xwiki-pro-macros.
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