CVE-2017-14198 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated users with design asset edit permissions can achieve remote code execution via a malicious time_format tag in Squiz Matrix.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-14198?

CVE-2017-14198 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Squiz Matrix before 5.3.6.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.1.3. Authenticated users with permissions to edit design assets can cause Remote Code Execution (RCE) via a maliciously crafted time_format tag.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Squiz Matrix.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14198 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-2017-14198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j89g-jw24-w7m8.

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