Remote Code Execution
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
How It Works
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access. Unlike a single vulnerability class, RCE is an outcome—the catastrophic result of exploiting underlying weaknesses in how applications process input, manage memory, or handle executable content.
Attackers typically achieve RCE by chaining vulnerabilities or exploiting a single critical flaw. Common pathways include injecting malicious payloads through deserialization flaws (where untrusted data becomes executable objects), command injection (where user input flows into system commands), buffer overflows (overwriting memory to hijack execution flow), or unsafe file uploads (placing executable code on the server). Server-Side Template Injection and SQL injection can also escalate to code execution when attackers leverage database or template engine features.
The attack flow usually begins with reconnaissance to identify vulnerable endpoints, followed by crafting a payload that exploits the specific weakness, then executing commands to establish persistence or pivot deeper into the network. Modern exploits often use multi-stage payloads—initial lightweight code that downloads and executes more sophisticated tooling.
Impact
- Complete system compromise — attacker gains shell access with application privileges, potentially escalating to root/SYSTEM
- Data exfiltration — unrestricted access to databases, configuration files, credentials, and sensitive business data
- Lateral movement — compromised server becomes a beachhead to attack internal networks and other systems
- Ransomware deployment — direct pathway to encrypt files and disable backups
- Persistence mechanisms — installation of backdoors, web shells, and rootkits for long-term access
- Supply chain attacks — modification of application code or dependencies to compromise downstream users
Real-World Examples
The n8n workflow automation platform (CVE-2024-21858) demonstrated how RCE can emerge in unexpected places-attackers exploited unsafe workflow execution to run arbitrary code on self-hosted instances. The Log4j vulnerability (Log4Shell) showed RCE at massive scale when attackers sent specially crafted JNDI lookup strings that triggered remote class loading in Java applications worldwide.
Atlassian Confluence instances have faced multiple RCE vulnerabilities through OGNL injection flaws, where attackers inject Object-Graph Navigation Language expressions that execute with server privileges. These required no authentication, enabling attackers to compromise thousands of internet-exposed instances within hours of disclosure.
Mitigation
- Input validation and sanitization — strict allowlists for all user-controlled data, especially in execution contexts
- Sandboxing and containerization — isolate application processes with minimal privileges using containers, VMs, or security contexts
- Disable dangerous functions — remove or restrict features like code evaluation, system command execution, and dynamic deserialization
- Network segmentation — limit blast radius by isolating sensitive systems and restricting outbound connections
- Web Application Firewalls — detect and block common RCE patterns in HTTP traffic
- Runtime application self-protection (RASP) — monitor application behavior for execution anomalies
- Regular patching — prioritize updates for components with known RCE vulnerabilities
Recent CVEs (4600)
The GB Forms DB plugin for WordPress contains a critical unauthenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the gbfdb_talk_to_front() function, affecting all versions up to 1.0.2. The vulnerability stems from unsanitized user input passed directly to call_user_func(), allowing attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code without authentication. This can be leveraged to inject backdoors, create administrative accounts, or achieve full server compromise.
CVE-2025-30023 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in a client-server communication protocol that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The flaw affects users with valid credentials who can access the affected service over an adjacent network segment, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability across trust boundaries. While specific product details are limited in the provided data, this represents a high-severity risk requiring immediate patching, particularly if actively exploited or if public proof-of-concept code exists.
The Premium Age Verification / Restriction for WordPress plugin contains an insufficiently protected remote support functionality in remote_tunnel.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to read from or write to arbitrary files on affected servers. This critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) affects all versions up to and including 3.0.2, potentially enabling sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution without authentication. Given the critical CVSS score and network-accessible attack vector, this vulnerability should be treated as high priority pending confirmation of KEV status and active exploitation.
CVE-2025-7420 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Tenda O3V2 router firmware (version 1.0.0.12(3880)) affecting the httpd component's WiFi configuration handler. An authenticated remote attacker can overflow the stack via the 'extChannel' parameter in the /goform/setWrlBasicInfo endpoint, achieving complete system compromise including arbitrary code execution, data theft, and denial of service. Public exploit code has been disclosed and the vulnerability meets CVSS 8.8 severity criteria, indicating high real-world risk for affected router deployments.
A remote code execution vulnerability in Advantech iView that allows for SQL injection and remote code execution (CVSS 8.8) that allows for sql injection and remote code execution. High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation.
CVE-2025-53475 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Advantech iView's NetworkServlet.getNextTrapPage() function that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL queries and potentially achieve remote code execution within the context of the 'nt authority\local service' account. The vulnerability requires valid user-level credentials but has a high CVSS score of 8.8 due to the combination of high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No KEV or active exploitation data is provided, but the authenticated requirement and network accessibility make this a moderate-to-high priority for organizations deploying Advantech iView.
CVE-2025-52577 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Advantech iView's NetworkServlet.archiveTrapRange() method that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL queries and potentially achieve remote code execution (RCE) within the LocalService account context. The vulnerability affects Advantech iView and requires user-level authentication, making it a post-authentication attack vector with high severity (CVSS 8.8). While no public POC or KEV status confirmation is available in provided data, the combination of SQL injection leading to RCE on a privileged service account represents significant risk for organizations deploying this network management solution.
Meshtastic is an open source mesh networking solution. The main_matrix.yml GitHub Action is triggered by the pull_request_target event, which has extensive permissions, and can be initiated by an attacker who forked the repository and created a pull request. In the shell code execution part, user-controlled input is interpolated unsafely into the code. If this were to be exploited, attackers could inject unauthorized code into the repository. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.6.6.
A remote code execution vulnerability in Honeywell Experion PKS and OneWireless WDM (CVSS 8.2). High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation.
A remote code execution vulnerability in Honeywell Experion PKS and OneWireless WDM (CVSS 9.4). Critical severity with potential for significant impact on affected systems.
A remote code execution vulnerability in Honeywell Experion PKS and OneWireless WDM (CVSS 8.6). High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation.
CryptoLog PHP edition (discontinued since 2009) contains a chained SQL injection and command injection vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can first bypass authentication via SQLi in login.php, then exploit command injection to gain shell access as the web server user.
BuilderEngine 3.5.0 contains a critical unrestricted file upload vulnerability in its elFinder 2.0 integration and jQuery File Upload plugin, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, resulting in complete remote code execution (RCE) under the web server process context. The vulnerability is characterized by a CVSS 9.3 score with no authentication or user interaction required, making it immediately exploitable across network boundaries.
ProcessMaker BPM platform versions prior to 3.5.4 contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the plugin installation mechanism. An admin can upload a malicious .tar plugin containing arbitrary PHP code that executes during the plugin's install() method, achieving remote code execution on the workflow automation server.
Easy File Sharing HTTP Server version 7.2 contains a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by an oversized Email parameter in POST requests to /sendemail.ghp. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this for remote code execution on the Windows server.
Polycom HDX Series video conferencing systems contain an authenticated command injection in the LAN traceroute function. The devcmds console accessible over Telnet allows injection of shell metacharacters through the traceroute target parameter, enabling arbitrary command execution on the conferencing endpoint.
CVE-2025-53542 is a command injection vulnerability in Headlamp's macOS packaging workflow (codeSign.js) where unsanitized environment variables and config values are passed directly to Node.js execSync() without proper escaping, allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This affects Headlamp versions prior to 0.31.1, and while no active KEV or confirmed public POC is mentioned in available data, the vulnerability has a moderate-to-high CVSS score of 7.7 with user interaction required, making it a realistic threat in CI/CD and development environments.
CVE-2025-53378 is a missing authentication vulnerability in Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services (WFBSS) SaaS agent that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to take control of affected agents with user interaction required. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.6 (High) and affects only the cloud-based SaaS version of WFBSS, not on-premises deployments. Trend Micro has addressed this issue through a monthly maintenance update, and affected customers on the regular SaaS deployment schedule are automatically patched; no additional customer action is required for remediation.
A denial of service vulnerability in DiscordNotifications (CVSS 9.1) that allows sending requests. Critical severity with potential for significant impact on affected systems.
Wing FTP Server before 7.4.4 contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-47812, CVSS 10.0) through null byte injection in user/admin web interfaces that enables arbitrary Lua code execution in session files. With EPSS 92.7% and KEV listing, this vulnerability guarantees unauthenticated root/SYSTEM code execution on affected servers, as the FTP service runs with maximum privileges by default.
CVE-2025-5040 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Autodesk Revit's RTE file parser that allows local attackers with user interaction to trigger memory corruption. Successful exploitation enables arbitrary code execution, sensitive data theft, or application denial of service within the Revit process context. This vulnerability requires a maliciously crafted RTE file and user action to open it, making it a moderate-to-high priority for organizations using Revit for design workflows.
CVE-2025-5037 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Revit triggered by parsing maliciously crafted RFA, RTE, or RVT files, allowing unauthenticated local attackers with user interaction to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Revit process. With a CVSS score of 7.8 and requiring only local access and user interaction (opening a file), this vulnerability poses significant risk to design and engineering teams who routinely handle external Revit model files.
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in OpenText™ Directory Services allows Remote Code Inclusion. The vulnerability could allow access to the system via script injection.This issue affects Directory Services: 23.4.
CVE-2025-38339 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 5.5). Remediation should follow standard vulnerability management procedures. Vendor patch is available.
A remote code execution security issue exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena®. A crafted DOE file can force Arena Simulation to write beyond the boundaries of an allocated object. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file within the software. If exploited, a threat actor could execute arbitrary code on the target system. The software must run under the context of the administrator in order to cause worse case impact. This is reflected in the Rockwell CVSS score, as AT:P.
A remote code execution security issue exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena®. A crafted DOE file can force Arena Simulation to write beyond the boundaries of an allocated object. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file within the software. If exploited, a threat actor could execute arbitrary code on the target system. The software must run under the context of the administrator in order to cause worse case impact. This is reflected in the Rockwell CVSS score, as AT:P.
The SureForms - Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete_entry_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
The Pie Register WordPress plugin versions up to 3.7.1.4 contain an authentication bypass that allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user including administrators. By submitting a crafted POST request with social_site=true and a target user_id_social_site value, attackers generate valid WordPress sessions for arbitrary accounts.
The Support Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the sb_file_delete function in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.0. This makes it possible for attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). An attacker can leverage CVE-2025-4855 vulnerability to exploit this vulnerability unauthenticated.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by an Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by an Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by an Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
InCopy versions 20.3, 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
InCopy versions 20.3, 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by an Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
InCopy versions 20.3, 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by an Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Helm is a package manager for Charts for Kubernetes. Prior to 3.18.4, a specially crafted Chart.yaml file along with a specially linked Chart.lock file can lead to local code execution when dependencies are updated. Fields in a Chart.yaml file, that are carried over to a Chart.lock file when dependencies are updated and this file is written, can be crafted in a way that can cause execution if that same content were in a file that is executed (e.g., a bash.rc file or shell script). If the Chart.lock file is symlinked to one of these files updating dependencies will write the lock file content to the symlinked file. This can lead to unwanted execution. Helm warns of the symlinked file but did not stop execution due to symlinking. This issue has been resolved in Helm v3.18.4.
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.23.0 and earlier contain a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote code execution. No user interaction is required, making this a direct attack against enterprise content management infrastructure.
Illustrator versions 28.7.6, 29.5.1 and earlier are affected by an Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Illustrator versions 28.7.6, 29.5.1 and earlier are affected by an Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Illustrator versions 28.7.6, 29.5.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Illustrator versions 28.7.6, 29.5.1 and earlier are affected by an Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Illustrator versions 28.7.6, 29.5.1 and earlier are affected by a Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Illustrator versions 28.7.6, 29.5.1 and earlier are affected by a Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Illustrator versions 28.7.6, 29.5.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
InDesign Desktop versions 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by an Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
InDesign Desktop versions 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
InDesign Desktop versions 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
InDesign Desktop versions 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
InDesign Desktop versions 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by an Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
InDesign Desktop versions 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe Connect versions 24.0 and earlier are affected by a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by an attacker. Exploitation of this issue does require user interaction and scope is changed.
ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by a high-privileged attacker. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction and scope is changed. The vulnerable component is restricted to internal IP addresses.
Substance3D - Viewer versions 0.22 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, scope unchanged. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
MCP Server Kubernetes is an MCP Server that can connect to a Kubernetes cluster and manage it. A command injection vulnerability exists in the mcp-server-kubernetes MCP Server. The vulnerability is caused by the unsanitized use of input parameters within a call to child_process.execSync, enabling an attacker to inject arbitrary system commands. Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution under the server process's privileges. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0.
Git is a fast, scalable, distributed revision control system with an unusually rich command set that provides both high-level operations and full access to internals. When cloning a repository Git knows to optionally fetch a bundle advertised by the remote server, which allows the server-side to offload parts of the clone to a CDN. The Git client does not perform sufficient validation of the advertised bundles, which allows the remote side to perform protocol injection. This protocol injection can cause the client to write the fetched bundle to a location controlled by the adversary. The fetched content is fully controlled by the server, which can in the worst case lead to arbitrary code execution. The use of bundle URIs is not enabled by default and can be controlled by the bundle.heuristic config option. Some cases of the vulnerability require that the adversary is in control of where a repository will be cloned to. This either requires social engineering or a recursive clone with submodules. These cases can thus be avoided by disabling recursive clones. This vulnerability is fixed in v2.43.7, v2.44.4, v2.45.4, v2.46.4, v2.47.3, v2.48.2, v2.49.1, and v2.50.1.
Dimension versions 4.1.2 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
In Juju versions prior to 3.6.8 and 2.9.52, any authenticated controller user was allowed to upload arbitrary agent binaries to any model or to the controller itself, without verifying model membership or requiring explicit permissions. This enabled the distribution of poisoned binaries to new or upgraded machines, potentially resulting in remote code execution.
Microsoft Office SharePoint contains a code injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-49704, CVSS 8.8) enabling authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code over the network. KEV-listed with EPSS 63.8%, this vulnerability requires only basic SharePoint authentication and enables server-level code execution, threatening the documents, workflows, and data stored across the organization's SharePoint infrastructure.
Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Azure Monitor Agent allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
Substance3D - Designer versions 14.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Substance3D - Designer versions 14.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Substance3D - Designer versions 14.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
OS command injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) before version 12.5.0.2,12.4.0.3 and 12.3.0.3 allows a remote authenticated attacker with high privileges to achieve remote code execution
OS command injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) before version 12.5.0.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker with high privileges to achieve remote code execution
node-code-sandbox-mcp is a Node.js-based Model Context Protocol server that spins up disposable Docker containers to execute arbitrary JavaScript. Prior to 1.3.0, a command injection vulnerability exists in the node-code-sandbox-mcp MCP Server. The vulnerability is caused by the unsanitized use of input parameters within a call to child_process.execSync, enabling an attacker to inject arbitrary system commands. Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution under the server process's privileges on the host machine, bypassing the sandbox protection of running code inside docker. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.3.0.
A remote code execution vulnerability in an externally developed component (CVSS 8.2). High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation.
A flaw exists in gdk‑pixbuf within the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment function (io-jpeg.c) and in glib’s g_base64_encode_step (glib/gbase64.c). When processing maliciously crafted JPEG images, a heap buffer overflow can occur during Base64 encoding, allowing out-of-bounds reads from heap memory, potentially causing application crashes or arbitrary code execution.
Advanced Installer before 22.6 has an uncontrolled search path element local privilege escalation vulnerability. When running as SYSTEM in certain configurations, Advanced Installer looks in standard-user writable locations for non-existent binaries and executes them as SYSTEM. A low-privileged attacker can place a malicious binary in a targeted folder; when the installer is executed, the attacker achieves arbitrary SYSTEM code execution.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in VS6Sim.exe contained in V-SFT and TELLUS provided by FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD. Opening V9 files or X1 files specially crafted by an attacker on the affected product may lead to arbitrary code execution.
A vulnerability has been identified in TIA Administrator (All versions < V3.0.6). The affected application allows low-privileged users to trigger installations by overwriting cache files and modifying the downloads path. This would allow an attacker to escalate privilege and exceute arbitrary code.
A vulnerability has been identified in TIA Administrator (All versions < V3.0.6). The affected application improperly validates code signing certificates. This could allow an attacker to bypass the check and exceute arbitrary code during installations.
The The Woodmart theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode through the woodmart_get_products_shortcode() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
The WoodMart plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.3 via the 'layout' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php files can be uploaded and included.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can alter the device configuration in a way to get remote code execution as root with specific configurations.
The Widget for Google Reviews plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.15 via the layout parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. This is limited to just PHP files.
In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00415570; Issue ID: MSV-3404.
In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00416226; Issue ID: MSV-3409.
SAP S/4HANA and SAP SCM Characteristic Propagation has remote code execution vulnerability. This allows an attacker with user level privileges to create a new report with his own code potentially gaining full control of the affected SAP system causing high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application.
arduino-esp32 is an Arduino core for the ESP32, ESP32-S2, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2 microcontrollers. Several OTA update examples and the HTTPUpdateServer implementation are vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). The update endpoints accept POST requests for firmware uploads without CSRF protection. This allows an attacker to upload and execute arbitrary firmware, resulting in remote code execution (RCE). This vulnerability is fixed in 3.2.1.
Roo Code is an AI-powered autonomous coding agent. Prior to 3.22.6, if the victim had "Write" auto-approved, an attacker with the ability to submit prompts to the agent could write to VS Code settings files and trigger code execution. There were multiple ways to achieve that. One example is with the php.validate.executablePath setting which lets you set the path for the php executable for syntax validation. The attacker could have written the path to an arbitrary command there and then created a php file to trigger it. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.22.6.
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