CVE-2024-55652
Dec. 12, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
6.5
Medium
Description
PenDoc is a penetration testing reporting application. Prior to commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6, an attacker can write a malicious docx template containing expressions that escape the JavaScript sandbox to execute arbitrary code on the system. An attacker who can control the contents of the template document is able to execute arbitrary code on the system. By default, only users with the `admin` role are able to create or update templates. Commit 1d4219c596f4f518798492e48386a20c6e9a2fe6 patches the issue.
Product(s) Impacted
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| PenDoc |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-1336
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine
The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine.
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CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: HIGH
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Timeline
Published: Dec. 12, 2024, 2:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 12, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 12, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
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