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CVE-2020-7931 is a remote code execution vulnerability in JFrog Artifactory versions 5.x and 6.x due to insecure processing of FreeMarker templates. The vulnerability arises from the use of the DefaultObjectWrapper class, which exposes sensitive Java functions to template code, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. This can be exploited, for example, to modify files such as .ssh/authorized_keys, enabling persistent access.
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This repository provides a working exploit for CVE-2020-7931, a server-side template injection (SSTI) vulnerability in JFrog Artifactory Pro. The exploit consists of a Python script (artifactory_CVE-2020-7931.py) and a FreeMarker template (sample.xml). The Python script automates authentication, file upload, template deployment, and execution of arbitrary actions via the vulnerable template. The template exposes powerful filesystem primitives (read, write, list, create, delete, move, copy) and can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution by deploying Groovy plugins or webshells. The exploit requires valid credentials or a session cookie and targets the Artifactory Pro web interface, interacting with several HTTP endpoints and manipulating files in key Artifactory and Tomcat directories. The repository is well-documented, with a comprehensive README explaining usage, attack scenarios, and post-exploitation techniques. This is an operational exploit with real-world impact, enabling attackers to fully compromise vulnerable Artifactory Pro instances.
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