CVE-2022-38078: Code Injection
First published: Wed Aug 24 2022(Updated: )
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.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sixapart Movable Type | <1.53 | |
| Sixapart Movable Type | <1.53 | |
| Sixapart Movable Type | >=6.0.0<6.8.7 | |
| Sixapart Movable Type | >=6.0.0<6.8.7 | |
| Sixapart Movable Type | >=6.0.0<6.8.7 | |
| Sixapart Movable Type | >=6.0.0<6.8.7 | |
| Sixapart Movable Type | >=7.0.0<7.9.5 | |
| Sixapart Movable Type | >=7.0.0<7.9.5 | |
| Sixapart Movable Type | >=7.0.0<7.9.5 | |
| Sixapart Movable Type | >=7.0.0<7.9.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38078?
CVE-2022-38078 is a command injection vulnerability in the Movable Type XMLRPC API provided by Six Apart Ltd.
How severe is CVE-2022-38078?
CVE-2022-38078 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-38078?
The affected products and versions of CVE-2022-38078 include Sixapart Movable Type versions up to 1.53, versions between 6.0.0 and 6.8.7, and versions between 7.0.0 and 7.9.5.
How can the CVE-2022-38078 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2022-38078 vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially crafted message by POST method to the Movable Type XMLRPC API, allowing arbitrary Perl script execution and execution of arbitrary OS commands.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38078?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-38078 at the following references: [1] [2]
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