CVE-2024-4298

HGiga iSherlock - Command Injection

Description

The email search interface of HGiga iSherlock (including MailSherlock, SpamSherock, AuditSherlock) fails to filter special characters in certain function parameters, allowing remote attackers with administrative privileges to exploit this vulnerability for Command Injection attacks, enabling execution of arbitrary system commands.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the iSherlock-query package to version 4.5-188 or later for iSherlock 4.5, and to version 5.5-188 or later for iSherlock 5.5.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.45% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory org.tw
Affected: HGiga iSherlock 4.5
Affected: HGiga iSherlock 5.5
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7769-0773a-1.html third party advisory
https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/4559fabd-43d1-4324-a0b3-f459a05c2290
https://www.chtsecurity.com/news/f67fd9b5-cb7a-42e4-bcb7-cc1c73d1f851

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4298?
CVE-2024-4298 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4298?
To fix CVE-2024-4298: Update the iSherlock-query package to version 4.5-188 or later for iSherlock 4.5, and to version 5.5-188 or later for iSherlock 5.5.
Is CVE-2024-4298 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-4298 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-4298?
CVE-2024-4298 affects HGiga iSherlock 4.5, HGiga iSherlock 5.5.
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