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CVE-2022-37425 (GCVE-0-2022-37425)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-10-28 15:09 – Updated: 2024-08-03 10:29
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Title
The FILES directive inside a VM template allows execution of uploaded files when the template is instantiated, resulting in a Remote Code Execution (RCE) attack.
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in OpenNebula OpenNebula core on Linux allows Remote Code Inclusion.
Severity
9.9 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
References
Date Public
2022-10-27 09:33
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