Vulnerability Description
The DiskFileItem class in Apache Wicket 6.x before 6.25.0 and 1.5.x before 1.5.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) and write to, move, and delete files with the permissions of DiskFileItem, and if running on a Java VM before 1.3.1, execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Wicket | >= 1.5.0, < 1.5.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/31/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539975/100/0/threadedMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95168Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037541Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://wicket.apache.org/news/2016/12/31/cve-2016-6793.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-23Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/31/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539975/100/0/threadedMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95168Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037541Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://wicket.apache.org/news/2016/12/31/cve-2016-6793.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-23Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6793?
CVE-2016-6793 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The DiskFileItem class in Apache Wicket 6.x before 6.25.0 and 1.5.x before 1.5.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) and write to, move, and delete files with the per...
How severe is CVE-2016-6793?
CVE-2016-6793 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6793?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Wicket.