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Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection')

CVE-2023-0089

High
8.8/10

Summary

The webutils in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/POD) contain a vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to execute remote code through 'eval injection'. This affects all versions 8.20.0 and below.

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  • NETWORK
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  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
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CWE-95 - Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection')

The software receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before using the input in a dynamic evaluation call (e.g. "eval").

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