CVE-2021-36359 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via XML tag injection in the exportpdf feature of OrbiTeam BSCW Classic.

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-2021-36359?

CVE-2021-36359 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Aug 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OrbiTeam BSCW Classic before 7.4.3 allows exportpdf authenticated remote code execution (RCE) via XML tag injection because reportlab\platypus\paraparser.py (reached via bscw.cgi op=_editfolder.EditFolder) calls eval on attacker-supplied Python code. This is fixed in 5.0.12, 5.1.10, 5.2.4, 7.3.3, and 7.4.3.

Weakness: CWE-91

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36359?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bscw Bscw Classic.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36359?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36359 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-2021-36359 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36359 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-764h-r5xf-7cf5.

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