A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in HimitZH HOJ up to…
CVE-2023-5223 is a critical-severity vulnerability in HOJ from HimitZH, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected HOJ versions: 4.6-9a65e3f. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 65% of scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of HOJ you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| HimitZH | HOJ | 4.6-9a65e3f | Not stated |
| Hdoi | Hcode Online Judge | 4.6-9a65e3f | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 6.3 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.9 | Critical | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 6.5 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in HimitZH HOJ up to 4.6-9a65e3f. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Topic Handler. The manipulation leads to sandbox issue. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-240365 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- vuldb.com/?ctiid.240365Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- vuldb.com/?id.240365Third Party Advisory
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- github.com/payI0ad/cves/issues/1Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
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