CVE-2023-40582CWE-78

Command Injection Vulnerability in find-exec

Critical · published August 30, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Command injection alert! If you're using find-exec versions prior to 1.0.3, an attacker could sneak in and run any shell command they please! 🔥 Think of find-exec like a restaurant that lets customers shout out their favorite dishes without checking the menu. If the chef takes those orders blindly, they might end up serving something dangerous instead of a culinary delight! An attacker could potentially execute malicious shell commands within the running process, leading to complete system compromise. This is not just a small leak; it's like giving a burglar a key to your front door and letting them wreak havoc inside!

Put simply

Think of find-exec like a restaurant that lets customers shout out their favorite dishes without checking the menu. If the chef takes those orders blindly, they might end up serving something dangerous instead of a culinary delight! This vulnerability arises because find-exec fails to properly escape user input, allowing attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands. It's a serious flaw that puts your entire system at risk if exploited.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute malicious shell commands within the running process, leading to complete system compromise. This is not just a small leak; it's like giving a burglar a key to your front door and letting them wreak havoc inside! Upgrade to find-exec version 1.0.3 immediately to patch this critical vulnerability. If upgrading isn't feasible, ensure that all input to find-exec comes strictly from trusted sources to minimize risk. You've got this! Patch promptly and you’ll be securing your environment in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01801 · 78.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2023-08-30T17:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 AUG 17:39Z
    Command Injection Vulnerability in find-exec
    cvelistv5