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CVE-2024-56525: In Public Knowledge Project (PKP) OJS, OMP, and OPS before 3.3.0.21 and 3.4.x before 3.4.0.8, an XXE attack by the Journal Editor Role can create a...
Description
In Public Knowledge Project (PKP) OJS, OMP, and OPS before 3.3.0.21 and 3.4.x before 3.4.0.8, an XXE attack by the Journal Editor Role can create a new role as super admin in the journal context, and insert a backdoor plugin, by uploading a crafted XML document as a User XML Plugin.
Classification
CVE ID: CVE-2024-56525
Affected Products
Vendor: n/a
Product: n/a
Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)
EPSS Score: 0.06% (probability of being exploited)
EPSS Percentile: 13.87% (scored less or equal to compared to others)
EPSS Date: 2025-03-25 (when was this score calculated)
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56525https://openjournaltheme.com/user-xml-fatal-vulnerabilities-for-ojs-omp-ops-3-3-0-21-cve-2024-56525/