CVE-2022-26205 in Marky
Summary
by MITRE • 03/27/2022
Marky commit 3686565726c65756e was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the Display text fields. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injection of a crafted payload.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/31/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-26205 resides within the Marky commit 3686565726c65756e software component, representing a critical remote code execution flaw that fundamentally compromises system security. This vulnerability specifically targets the Display text fields functionality, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can inject crafted payloads to gain unauthorized execution privileges. The flaw demonstrates a classic input validation weakness that enables attackers to bypass normal security controls and directly manipulate the application's execution flow.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-provided input within the display text processing pipeline. When the application processes text fields containing specially crafted malicious content, it fails to properly validate or escape the input before rendering or executing the content. This creates a condition where attacker-controlled data can be interpreted as executable code rather than mere text, allowing for arbitrary command execution on the affected system. The vulnerability manifests through the display text fields mechanism, which typically handles user-generated content, making it a prime target for exploitation.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents a severe risk to organizations relying on the Marky application, as it enables full remote code execution capabilities without requiring authentication or privileged access. Attackers can leverage this flaw to install malware, establish backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, or compromise entire network infrastructure. The vulnerability's remote nature means that exploitation can occur from any location, making it particularly dangerous for web-facing applications. The affected system may experience complete compromise, leading to data breaches, service disruption, and potential regulatory compliance violations that could result in significant financial and reputational damage.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and sanitization measures, proper output encoding for display fields, and regular security updates to address the vulnerability. The flaw aligns with CWE-74 and CWE-89 categories, representing weaknesses in input validation and injection flaws that are commonly exploited in remote code execution scenarios. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter, and T1190 for exploit public-facing application, highlighting the attack vectors and techniques that threat actors typically employ when targeting such vulnerabilities. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls, monitoring for suspicious input patterns, and conducting thorough penetration testing to identify and remediate similar weaknesses in their application ecosystems.