CVE-2018-10054 Improper Input Validation in Datomic
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Java code via the CREATE ALIAS command in the H2 database, affecting applications using this library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2018-10054?
CVE-2018-10054 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Apr 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
H2 1.4.197, as used in Datomic before 0.9.5697 and other products, allows remote code execution because CREATE ALIAS can execute arbitrary Java code. NOTE: the vendor's position is "h2 is not designed to be run outside of a secure environment."
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10054?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.datomic:datomic-free. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.datomic:datomic-free Maven | All versions | 0.9.5697 |
com.datomic:datomic-free Maven | All versions | 0.9.5697 |
Products include Cognitect Datomic, H2database H2.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10054?
Upgrade com.datomic:datomic-free to 0.9.5697 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2018-10054 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-10054 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9pf8-qqhm-7w64.