CVE-2014-1216: FitNesse Wiki - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
Summary
CVE-2014-1216: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command in FitNesse Wiki. Affects org.fitnesse:fitnesse versions >= 20131110, < 20140418. Fixed in 20140418. How to fix ↓
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Background
FitNesse Wiki is a popular open-source wiki and acceptance testing framework for software development teams. It allows users to create and edit wiki pages that can be used for documentation, collaboration, and automated testing. The package affected by this vulnerability is 'org.fitnesse:fitnesse', which is commonly used in Maven projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-1216 in FitNesse Wiki versions 20131110, 20140201, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This can be achieved by defining a COMMAND_PATTERN and TEST_RUNNER in the pageContent parameter when editing a page. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the system running FitNesse Wiki, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or further compromise of the system.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
20140418
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If updating the package is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to disable the ability to define COMMAND_PATTERN and TEST_RUNNER in the pageContent parameter. This can be achieved by modifying the configuration or code of the FitNesse Wiki instance to restrict the usage of these parameters.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-1216 in FitNesse Wiki allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. It is crucial to update the package to a fixed version or apply the recommended workaround to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
FitNesse Wiki is an open-source wiki and acceptance testing framework used by software development teams for documentation, collaboration, and automated testing.
FitNesse Wiki versions 20131110, 20140201, and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by defining a COMMAND_PATTERN and TEST_RUNNER in the pageContent parameter when editing a page in FitNesse Wiki. This allows them to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
The potential consequences of this vulnerability include unauthorized access to the system running FitNesse Wiki, data leakage, and further compromise of the system.
To fix this vulnerability, update the FitNesse Wiki package to a version that includes the fix. The vulnerability was addressed in version 20140418 and later.
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