CVE-2024-28739 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in Koha ILS via a crafted script in the format parameter, requiring immediate upgrades.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-28739?

CVE-2024-28739 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue in Koha ILS 23.05 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the format parameter.

Weakness: CWE-77, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-28739?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Koha Koha.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28739?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-28739 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-2024-28739 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-28739 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvhm-xpqg-38jw.

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