Code injection vulnerability found in Elektra [CVE-2024-41961]
CVE number = CVE-2024-41961
CVSS Score = 9.6
Elektra is an opinionated Openstack Dashboard for Operators and Consumers of Openstack Services.
A code injection vulnerability was found in the live search functionality of the Ruby on Rails based Elektra web application.
An authenticated user can craft a search term containing Ruby code, which later flows into an `eval` sink which executes the code.
Fixed in commit 8bce00be93b95a6512ff68fe86bf9554e486bc02.
Duncan is a technology professional with over 20 years experience of working in various IT roles. He has a interest in cyber security, and has a wide range of other skills in radio, electronics and telecommunications.