CVE-2021-39181
HIGHEPSS 78th pctlDescription
OpenOlat is a web-based learning management system (LMS). Prior to version 15.3.18, 15.5.3, and 16.0.0, using a prepared import XML file (e.g. a course) any class on the Java classpath can be instantiated, including spring AOP bean factories. This can be used to execute code arbitrary code by the attacker. The attack requires an OpenOlat user account with the authoring role. It can not be exploited by unregistered users. The problem is fixed in versions 15.3.18, 15.5.3, and 16.0.0. There are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.
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CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 78% of all known CVEs.
References
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| CVE-2020-0646 | Critical | 9.8 | 99% | KEV | - |
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| CVE-2024-53675 | High | 7.3 | 84% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-53674 | High | 7.3 | 47% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-43187 | Critical | 9.8 | 45% | - | Fix |
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2024-11-21.