XXE Vulnerability in Public Knowledge Project Products by PKP
CVE-2024-56525

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Public Knowledge Project

Status
OJS, OMP, OPS
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2025

What is CVE-2024-56525?

In the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) products OJS, OMP, and OPS, a vulnerability exists that allows an XXE attack executed by a user with the Journal Editor role. This vulnerability permits the creation of a new super admin role within the journal context and allows for the injection of a backdoor plugin through the upload of specially crafted XML documents as a User XML Plugin. This presents significant security risks, as it can lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of sensitive data.

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References

https://openjournaltheme.com/user-xml-fatal-vulnerabiliti...

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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