Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Alfresco Enterprise Content Management (ECM) before 6.2.1. A user with privileges to edit a FreeMarker template (e.g., a webscript) may execute arbitrary Java code or run arbitrary system commands with the same privileges as the account running Alfresco.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlassian | Alfresco Enterprise Content Management | < 6.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://issues.alfresco.com/jira/browse/MNT-21510Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-039-alfrescoThird Party Advisory
- https://issues.alfresco.com/jira/browse/MNT-21510Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-039-alfrescoThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12873?
CVE-2020-12873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Alfresco Enterprise Content Management (ECM) before 6.2.1. A user with privileges to edit a FreeMarker template (e.g., a webscript) may execute arbitrary Java code or run ar...
How severe is CVE-2020-12873?
CVE-2020-12873 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12873?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Atlassian Alfresco Enterprise Content Management.