CVE-2024-47422: framemaker — Fix

Description

Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.6, 2022.4 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by inserting a malicious path into the search directories, which the application could unknowingly execute. This could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-426 CWE-426

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	framemaker	< 2020.7
adobe	framemaker	2022 — 2022.5
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb24-82.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47422? +

Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.6, 2022.4 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by inserting a malicious path into the search directories, which the application could unknowingly execute. This could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-47422? +

CVE-2024-47422 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47422? +

CVE-2024-47422 affects products from adobe, microsoft, specifically: framemaker, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-47422? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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