CVE-2024-40420
CVE-2024-40420 is a rejected CVE record, meaning it is a duplicate of CVE-2024-36694 and should not be used. Refer to CVE-2024-36694 for details on the actual vulnerability. This CVE was rejected because it mistakenly identified a unique vulnerability where one did not exist. It is crucial for security professionals to reference the correct CVE (CVE-2024-36694) to understand the relevant security implications and remediation steps. Using this CVE record could lead to confusion and misallocation of resources. The SVRS score of 30 for CVE-2024-40420 is not relevant as the CVE has been rejected. The "In the Wild" tag might be related to CVE-2024-36694, which needs to be analyzed separately.
Description
CVE-2024-40420 is a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability in the edit theme function of openCart project v4.0.2.3. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting a crafted payload. The SVRS for this vulnerability is 30, indicating a moderate risk.
Key Insights
- This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to gain remote code execution on vulnerable systems.
- The vulnerability is relatively easy to exploit, as it only requires an attacker to send a specially crafted request to the vulnerable server.
- There are no known active exploits for this vulnerability at this time.
- CISA has not issued a warning for this vulnerability.
Mitigation Strategies
- Update to the latest version of openCart (v4.0.2.4).
- Implement input validation to prevent attackers from injecting malicious code into the vulnerable function.
- Use a web application firewall (WAF) to block malicious requests.
- Monitor your systems for suspicious activity and take appropriate action if necessary.
Additional Information
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