CVE-2015-0249 Code injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary Java code via crafted Velocity templates in Apache Roller.

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

What is CVE-2015-0249?

CVE-2015-0249 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The weblog page template in Apache Roller 5.1 through 5.1.1 allows remote authenticated users with admin privileges for a weblog to execute arbitrary Java code via crafted Velocity Text Language (aka VTL).

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0249?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Roller.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0249?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0249 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-2015-0249 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0249 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mwgg-25xm-cfpx.

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