Vulnerability Description
Asciidoctor-include-ext is Asciidoctor’s standard include processor reimplemented as an extension. Versions prior to 0.4.0, when used to render user-supplied input in AsciiDoc markup, may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary system commands on the host operating system. This attack is possible even when `allow-uri-read` is disabled! The problem has been patched in the referenced commits.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asciidoctor-Include-Ext Project | Asciidoctor-Include-Ext | < 0.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/jirutka/asciidoctor-include-ext/commit/c7ea001a597c7033575342ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jirutka/asciidoctor-include-ext/commit/cbaccf3de533cbca224bf6PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jirutka/asciidoctor-include-ext/security/advisories/GHSA-v222Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jirutka/asciidoctor-include-ext/commit/c7ea001a597c7033575342ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jirutka/asciidoctor-include-ext/commit/cbaccf3de533cbca224bf6PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jirutka/asciidoctor-include-ext/security/advisories/GHSA-v222Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-24803?
CVE-2022-24803 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Asciidoctor-include-ext is Asciidoctor’s standard include processor reimplemented as an extension. Versions prior to 0.4.0, when used to render user-supplied input in AsciiDoc markup, may allow an att...
How severe is CVE-2022-24803?
CVE-2022-24803 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-24803?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Asciidoctor-Include-Ext Project Asciidoctor-Include-Ext.