CVE-2018-12532 RichFaces vulnerable to Expression Language Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary Java code via EL injection in JBoss RichFaces, requiring an upgrade to secure the application.
- 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-2018-12532?
CVE-2018-12532 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
JBoss RichFaces 4.5.3 through 4.5.17 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject an arbitrary expression language (EL) variable mapper and execute arbitrary Java code via a MediaOutputResource's resource request, aka RF-14309.
Weakness: CWE-917
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12532?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.richfaces:richfaces-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.richfaces:richfaces-core Maven | From 4.5.3.Final to 4.5.17.Final | None |
org.richfaces:richfaces-core Maven | From 4.5.3.Final to 4.5.17.Final | None |
Products include Redhat Richfaces.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12532?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12532 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-2018-12532 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12532 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CVE-2018-10848, GHSA-3hx6-fqpj-xfjr.