Vulnerability Description
Movable Type XMLRPC API provided by Six Apart Ltd. contains a command injection vulnerability. Sending a specially crafted message by POST method to Movable Type XMLRPC API may allow arbitrary Perl script execution, and an arbitrary OS command may be executed through it. Affected products and versions are as follows: Movable Type 7 r.5202 and earlier, Movable Type Advanced 7 r.5202 and earlier, Movable Type 6.8.6 and earlier, Movable Type Advanced 6.8.6 and earlier, Movable Type Premium 1.52 and earlier, and Movable Type Premium Advanced 1.52 and earlier. Note that all versions of Movable Type 4.0 or later including unsupported (End-of-Life, EOL) versions are also affected by this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sixapart | Movable Type | < 1.53 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN57728859/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://movabletype.org/news/2022/08/mt-795-687-released.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN57728859/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://movabletype.org/news/2022/08/mt-795-687-released.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-38078?
CVE-2022-38078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Movable Type XMLRPC API provided by Six Apart Ltd. contains a command injection vulnerability. Sending a specially crafted message by POST method to Movable Type XMLRPC API may allow arbitrary Perl sc...
How severe is CVE-2022-38078?
CVE-2022-38078 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-38078?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sixapart Movable Type.