Webstorm
CVE-2024-52555
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V4 - API and Web Service Acceptance of extraneous untrusted data
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| Impact | CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system. |
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In JetBrains WebStorm before 2024.3 code execution in Untrusted Project mode was possible via type definitions installer script. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-349. In JetBrains WebStorm before 2024.3 code execution in Untrusted Project mode was possible via type definitions installer script Affected products include: Jetbrains Webstorm. Version information: before 2024.3.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
In JetBrains WebStorm before 2024.3 code execution in Untrusted Project mode was possible via type definitions installer script
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Attack Technique
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
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