CVE-2024-46076

RuoYi v4.7.9 and before has a security flaw that allows escaping from comments within the code generation feature, enabling the injection of malicious code

Critical · published October 7, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky flaw in RuoYi v4.7.9 and earlier lets an attacker escape from comments, making it surprisingly simple to inject malicious code! 🔥 Think of it like a chef who mistakenly allows diners to add their own ingredients to the recipe book — one wrong addition could ruin the entire dish. This vulnerability lets attackers slip in code without a proper review, just like ingredients sneaking into a dish without scrutiny! If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could inject and execute their malicious code, potentially taking full control of the server! Data could be stolen, modified, or even obliterated, leading to absolutely devastating consequences for any organization using this version.

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who mistakenly allows diners to add their own ingredients to the recipe book — one wrong addition could ruin the entire dish. This vulnerability lets attackers slip in code without a proper review, just like ingredients sneaking into a dish without scrutiny! This security flaw in RuoYi's code generation feature allows for escaping from comments, which can be exploited to insert malicious code directly into the application's runtime. As a result, attackers can manipulate the application without proper authorization.

What to do

If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could inject and execute their malicious code, potentially taking full control of the server! Data could be stolen, modified, or even obliterated, leading to absolutely devastating consequences for any organization using this version. Patch immediately to version 4.7.10 or later to close this security gap. Additionally, review and audit your code to ensure that no malicious code has been injected. Regularly monitor your applications for unexpected behavior to catch any issues early! You've got this! Fixing this flaw will make your application much safer! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00507 · 42.4th percentile
Published
2024-10-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 OCT 00:00Z
    RuoYi v4.7.9 and before has a security flaw that allows escaping from comments within the code generation feature, enabling the injection of malicious code
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