Remote Code Execution using Server Side Template Injection in Peering Manager
Published Mar 12, 2024 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Remote Code Execution using Server Side Template Injection in Peering Manager
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QFinch assessment
Peering Manager is a BGP session management tool. There is a Server Side Template Injection vulnerability that leads to Remote Code Execution in Peering Manager <=1.8.2. As a result arbitrary commands can be executed on the operating system that is running Peering Manager. This issue has been addressed in version 1.8.3. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- Security advisory ↗
- Patch commit ↗
- https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Command_Injection ↗
- https://owasp.org/www-project-web-security-testing-guide/v41/4-Web_Application_Security_Testing/07-Input_Validation_Testing/18-Testing_for_Server_Side_Template_Injection ↗
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/73939573/how-to-sanitise-string-of-python-code-with-python ↗
Record history
Published Mar 12, 2024 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026