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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-24-1165: Allegra getLinkText Server-Side Template Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 22 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of getLinkText method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before processing it with the template engine. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of LOCAL SERVICE.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Allegro

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-24-1165?

    The severity of ZDI-24-1165 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution and the requirement for authentication to exploit it.

  • How do I fix ZDI-24-1165?

    To fix ZDI-24-1165, update to the latest version of Allegra that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by ZDI-24-1165?

    ZDI-24-1165 affects installations of Allegra that have not been patched against this vulnerability.

  • Can ZDI-24-1165 be exploited without authentication?

    No, ZDI-24-1165 requires authentication to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-24-1165?

    ZDI-24-1165 is a remote code execution vulnerability related to the getLinkText method in Allegra.

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