CVE-2024-54181 IBM WebSphere Automation command injection

High 7.2 Published 30 Dec 2024 Updated 30 Dec 2024

A remote privileged user can execute arbitrary code on the system via specially crafted input in the swagger UI.

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-2024-54181?

CVE-2024-54181 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Automation, published on 30 Dec 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM WebSphere Automation 1.7.5 could allow a remote privileged user, who has authorized access to the swagger UI, to execute arbitrary code. Using specially crafted input, the user could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-54181?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Automation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54181?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-54181 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-2024-54181 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-54181 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2xjh-34g7-vxf5.