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CVE-2024-36522

Apache Wicket remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 2.13%
  1. Published12 Jul 2024

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Wicket≥ 8.0.0 < 8.16.0 · ≥ 9.0.0 < 9.18.0 · 10.0.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache Wicket≥ 8.16.0

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-36522 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-36522 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.13%.

How severe is CVE-2024-36522?

CVE-2024-36522 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-36522?

Affected products include Apache Wicket.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36522?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Wicket 8.16.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.