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CVE-2023-28935

8.8 · HIGH

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache UIMA DUCC.

Published Mar 30, 2023CWE-77EPSS 2.87%

Overview

CVE-2023-28935 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 30, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache UIMA DUCC.

When using the "Distributed UIMA Cluster Computing" (DUCC) module of Apache UIMA, an authenticated user that has the permissions to modify core entities can cause command execution as the system user that runs the web process.

As the "Distributed UIMA Cluster Computing" module for UIMA is retired, we do not plan to release a fix for this issue.

NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.apache.org/thread/r19z14b9rrfxv72r93q5trq5tyffo75gReflists.apache.org/thread/r19z14b9rrfxv72r93q5trq5tyffo75g

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28935?

CVE-2023-28935 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 30, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-28935?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-28935?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-28935?

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