CVE-2018-16553 Code injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published 20 Jun 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote code execution is possible in Jspxcms after logging in as a web admin due to vulnerable URL routing.

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-2018-16553?

CVE-2018-16553 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jun 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Jspxcms 9.0.0, a vulnerable URL routing implementation allows remote code execution after logging in as web admin.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16553?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jspxcms Jspxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16553?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16553 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-2018-16553 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h5p6-p2x9-xj23.