CVE-2016-1239

duck before 0.10 did not properly handle loading of untrusted code from the current directory

published February 19, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Watch out for untrusted code! Duck before version 0.10 might just grab any stray code from the current directory, like a hungry raccoon rummaging through a trash can! Consider a restaurant that allows anyone to drop off random ingredients in the kitchen. If the chef isn’t careful, they might cook up something harmful instead of a delicious meal! An attacker could sneak malicious code into your application, leading to unauthorized access or even complete system compromise. It's like letting in a culinary surprise that could spoil the whole pot!

Put simply

Consider a restaurant that allows anyone to drop off random ingredients in the kitchen. If the chef isn’t careful, they might cook up something harmful instead of a delicious meal! This vulnerability arises because Duck does not verify or handle untrusted code correctly when loading from the current directory, allowing for potential code injection.

What to do

An attacker could sneak malicious code into your application, leading to unauthorized access or even complete system compromise. It's like letting in a culinary surprise that could spoil the whole pot! Upgrade to Duck version 0.10 or later to fix this issue. Always validate and sanitize code from untrusted sources before loading it. Regularly audit your codebase for similar vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01211 · 68.2th percentile
Published
2022-02-19T17:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 FEB 17:05Z
    duck before 0.10 did not properly handle loading of untrusted code from the current directory
    cvelistv5