Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in jsonpath-plus Prior to 10.0.0
CVE-2024-21534

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 45%

What is CVE-2024-21534?

The jsonpath-plus package is exposed to a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability due to inadequate input sanitization practices. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, particularly taking advantage of the unsafe default usage of the Node.js vm module. Although there were multiple remediation efforts in versions from 10.0.0 to 10.1.0, the flaw persists due to the ability to exploit the vulnerability utilizing different payloads. This raises significant security concerns for users relying on jsonpath-plus in their applications.

Affected Version(s)

jsonpath-plus 0 < 10.0.7

org.webjars.npm:jsonpath-plus 0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

45% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Andrea Angelo Raineri
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CVE-2024-21534 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in jsonpath-plus Prior to 10.0.0