Vulnerability Description
Checkmarx CxSAST (formerly CxSuite) before 7.1.8 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the CxQL sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary C# code by asserting the (1) System.Security.Permissions.PermissionState.Unrestricted or (2) System.Security.Permissions.SecurityPermissionFlag.AllFlags permission.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checkmarx | Cxsast | <= 7.1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133437/Checkmarx-CxQL-7.1.5-Sandbox-Bypass.
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/17Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536387/100/0/threaded
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133437/Checkmarx-CxQL-7.1.5-Sandbox-Bypass.
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Sep/17Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536387/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8778?
CVE-2014-8778 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). Checkmarx CxSAST (formerly CxSuite) before 7.1.8 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the CxQL sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary C# code by asserting the (1) System.Security.Pe...
How severe is CVE-2014-8778?
CVE-2014-8778 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8778?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Checkmarx Cxsast.