Description
HtmlUnit prior to 2.37.0 contains code execution vulnerabilities. HtmlUnit initializes Rhino engine improperly, hence a malicious JavScript code can execute arbitrary Java code on the application. Moreover, when embedded in Android application, Android-specific initialization of Rhino engine is done in an improper way, hence a malicious JavaScript code can execute arbitrary Java code on the application.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
HtmlUnit Project
oss-projectaka htmlunit
Maven
package-ecosystem
htmlunit
oss-project
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
canonical
commercial·GBaka canonical ltd.
apache
oss-project·USaka apache http server, apache httpd
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Attack Graph
Products CVE Techniques Tactics
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MITRE ATT&CK
3 techniques Execution
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
https://github.com/HtmlUnit/htmlunit/releases/tag/2.37.0
github.com
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN34535327/
jvn.jp
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra2cd7f8e61dc6b8a2d9065094cd1f46aa63ad10f237ee363e26e8563%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org
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