Summary
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command in FitNesse Wiki
FitNesse Wiki 20131110, 20140201, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by defining a COMMAND_PATTERN and TEST_RUNNER in the pageContent parameter when editing a page.
Impact
Untrusted input is inserted into a command that is later executed by the application, allowing the attacker to alter the intent of that command. Typical impact: arbitrary command execution in the application's environment.
Affected versions
Security releases
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2014-1216? CVE-2014-1216 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in org.fitnesse:fitnesse (maven), affecting versions >= 20131110, < 20140418. It is fixed in 20140418. Untrusted input is inserted into a command that is later executed by the application, allowing the attacker to alter the intent of that command.
- Which versions of org.fitnesse:fitnesse are affected by CVE-2014-1216? org.fitnesse:fitnesse (maven) versions >= 20131110, < 20140418 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2014-1216? Yes. CVE-2014-1216 is fixed in 20140418. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2014-1216 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2014-1216 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2014-1216 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-1216? Upgrade
org.fitnesse:fitnesseto 20140418 or later.