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CVE-2024-56525

Critical

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductOJS
PublishedFeb 24, 2025
First seenFeb 24, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-276CWE-276

How to fix

Update
  • Public Knowledge Project (PKP) OJS3.3.0.21, 3.4.0.8 or later
  • Public Knowledge Project (PKP) OMP3.3.0.21, 3.4.0.8 or later
  • Public Knowledge Project (PKP) OPS3.3.0.21 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Public Knowledge Project (PKP) OJSNo range specified3.3.0.21, 3.4.0.8
Public Knowledge Project (PKP) OMPNo range specified3.3.0.21, 3.4.0.8
Public Knowledge Project (PKP) OPSNo range specified3.3.0.21

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