What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42489?

CVE-2024-42489 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-42489?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-42489. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Pro Macros CVE-2024-42489

HIGH

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2024-08-12 security-advisories@github.com

RCE Pro Macros

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 12, 2024 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Pro Macros provides XWiki rendering macros. Missing escaping in the Viewpdf macro allows any user with view right on the CKEditor.HTMLConverter page or edit or comment right on any page to perform remote code execution. Other macros like Viewppt are vulnerable to the same kind of attack. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.10.1.

AnalysisAI

Pro Macros provides XWiki rendering macros. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. Pro Macros provides XWiki rendering macros. Missing escaping in the Viewpdf macro allows any user with view right on the CKEditor.HTMLConverter page or edit or comment right on any page to perform remote code execution. Other macros like Viewppt are vulnerable to the same kind of attack. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.10.1. Affected products include: Xwiki Pro Macros.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.