CVE-2023-38208CWE-78

Validate Your Inputs | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (CWE-78)

Critical · published August 9, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
3%
Percentile
84.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An admin-privilege authenticated attacker can run arbitrary code without any user interaction — talk about a sneaky attack vector! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chef can whip up any dish without needing to check the menu. With just a little finesse, an attacker can ask for something dangerously off the script! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the system, potentially compromising sensitive data, altering configurations, or even bringing the whole service to a halt. This could lead to devastating consequences for the business and its customers, creating a security nightmare.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant where the chef can whip up any dish without needing to check the menu. With just a little finesse, an attacker can ask for something dangerously off the script! This OS Command Injection vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements, allowing an attacker with admin access to execute arbitrary commands on the server. It's like giving someone a master key to your entire operation without checking if they should have it!

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the system, potentially compromising sensitive data, altering configurations, or even bringing the whole service to a halt. This could lead to devastating consequences for the business and its customers, creating a security nightmare. To protect yourself, update Adobe Commerce to version 2.4.6-p2, 2.4.5-p4, or 2.4.4-p5 or later. It's also wise to review your user roles and permissions to ensure that only trustworthy admins have access to sensitive functions. Don't wait — patch now! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be locking down your systems in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02550 · 84.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2023-08-09T07:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 AUG 07:41Z
    Validate Your Inputs | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (CWE-78)
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