CVE-2022-26205

Marky commit 3686565726c65756e was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the Display text fields

published March 27, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty little vulnerability in Marky lets attackers slip in custom commands through the Display text fields—think of it as giving someone a pen and letting them scribble freely! It's like leaving a blank check open on the counter; anyone can write in whatever amount they want! This RCE flaw opens the door for arbitrary code execution, with a simple crafted payload doing all the heavy lifting. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code they wish on the server. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system takeover—definitely not the kind of adventure you want in your app!

Put simply

It's like leaving a blank check open on the counter; anyone can write in whatever amount they want! This RCE flaw opens the door for arbitrary code execution, with a simple crafted payload doing all the heavy lifting. This remote code execution vulnerability arises when the application improperly validates input in the Display text fields, allowing for arbitrary code injection by an attacker.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code they wish on the server. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system takeover—definitely not the kind of adventure you want in your app! To mitigate this vulnerability, developers should ensure proper input validation and sanitization for the Display text fields. Additionally, consider updating to the latest version of Marky as patches may be released to address this issue. You've got this! With a few adjustments, you'll have your application fortified and ready to defend against sneaky attacks! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02014 · 80.7th percentile
Published
2022-03-27T00:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 MAR 00:31Z
    Marky commit 3686565726c65756e was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the Display text fields
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