CVE-2023-36486 Command injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary system commands on the ILIAS server by uploading a workflow definition file with a malicious filename.

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-2023-36486?

CVE-2023-36486 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Dec 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The workflow-engine of ILIAS before 7.23 and 8 before 8.3 allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary system commands on the application server as the application user by uploading a workflow definition file with a malicious filename.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ilias Ilias.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36486 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-36486 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36486 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9w73-mrh2-35pj.

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