CVE-2024-53442

whapa v1.59 is vulnerable to Command Injection via a crafted filename to the HTML reports component

Critical · published December 5, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Command injection is lurking in whapa v1.59, and all it takes is a cleverly crafted filename to exploit it! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets you order anything by just writing your own menu—if someone hands in a dish request with hidden ingredients, they could end up serving whatever unusual concoction they want! An attacker could send a malicious filename through the HTML reports component, potentially executing arbitrary commands on the server. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system takeover, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets you order anything by just writing your own menu—if someone hands in a dish request with hidden ingredients, they could end up serving whatever unusual concoction they want! This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the filename input in a way that executes unintended commands on the server, thereby compromising its security.

What to do

An attacker could send a malicious filename through the HTML reports component, potentially executing arbitrary commands on the server. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system takeover, which is absolutely devastating! Upgrade whapa to version 1.60 or later immediately to patch this command injection vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing strict validation on filename inputs and review server configurations for enhanced security measures. You’ve got this! By taking quick action, you can secure your application and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

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
0.01383 · 72.0th percentile
Published
2024-12-05T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 00:00Z
    whapa v1.59 is vulnerable to Command Injection via a crafted filename to the HTML reports component
    cvelistv5