CVE-2023-38056 (GCVE-0-2023-38056)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-07-24 08:27 – Updated: 2024-10-23 17:49
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Code execution via System Configuration
Summary
Improper Neutralization of commands allowed to be executed via OTRS System Configuration e.g. SchedulerCronTaskModule using UnitTests modules allows any authenticated attacker with admin privileges local execution of Code.This issue affects OTRS: from 7.0.X before 7.0.45, from 8.0.X before 8.0.35; ((OTRS)) Community Edition: from 6.0.1 through 6.0.34.
Severity
7.2 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-10-23 17:47 UTC
CWE
- CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTRS AG | OTRS |
Affected:
7.0.x , < 7.0.45
(Patch)
Affected: 8.0.x , < 8.0.35 (Patch) |
guessed | |
| OTRS AG | ((OTRS)) Community Edition |
Affected:
6.0.1 , ≤ 6.0.34
(All)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2023-07-24 07:00
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