CVE-2023-47003

An issue in RedisGraph v.2.12.10 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via a crafted string in DataBlock_ItemIsDeleted

Critical · published November 16, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty string in RedisGraph v2.12.10 is all it takes for an attacker to execute arbitrary code! 🔥 Think of it like a mischievous chef sneaking in a toxic ingredient into a popular dish served at a restaurant. If nobody checks the kitchen, that one bad recipe could make diners sick across the city! Worse yet, this vulnerability could lead to a complete denial of service, crippling your RedisGraph instance and leaving your applications in the lurch. An attacker could potentially take over your system, wreaking absolute havoc with your data and operations!

Put simply

Think of it like a mischievous chef sneaking in a toxic ingredient into a popular dish served at a restaurant. If nobody checks the kitchen, that one bad recipe could make diners sick across the city! This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the DataBlock_ItemIsDeleted function, allowing attackers to send specially crafted strings to the service, enabling them to execute arbitrary code without proper authorization.

What to do

Worse yet, this vulnerability could lead to a complete denial of service, crippling your RedisGraph instance and leaving your applications in the lurch. An attacker could potentially take over your system, wreaking absolute havoc with your data and operations! Immediate action is required: upgrade RedisGraph to version 2.12.11 to close this critical vulnerability. Additionally, review your configurations and access controls to ensure they are as tight as possible. No time to waste! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be safeguarding your systems 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
0.01087 · 65.0th percentile
Published
2023-11-16T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 00:00Z
    An issue in RedisGraph v.2.12.10 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via a crafted string in DataBlock_ItemIsDeleted
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