CVE-2019-8954 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 20 Feb 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in Indexhibit via crafted parameters in the system URI, requiring immediate patching.

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-2019-8954?

CVE-2019-8954 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Indexhibit 2.1.5, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the v parameter (in conjunction with the id parameter) in a upd_jxcode=true action to the ndxzstudio/?a=system URI.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8954?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Indexhibit Indexhibit.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8954?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8954 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-2019-8954 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8954 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gwr8-226h-3g2x.