CVE-2014-7236 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published 17 Feb 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Perl code in TWiki via the debugenableplugins parameter, requiring an upgrade to secure the system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-7236?

CVE-2014-7236 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Eval injection vulnerability in lib/TWiki/Plugins.pm in TWiki before 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the debugenableplugins parameter to do/view/Main/WebHome.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-7236?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Twiki Twiki.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7236?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-7236 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2014-7236 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-7236 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8hcq-vp7p-r5fc.