CVE-2023-6019CWE-78

Ray Command Injection in cpu_profile Parameter

Critical · published November 16, 2023

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
75%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unguarded entry point in Ray's dashboard lets attackers run commands remotely — no locks, no keys, just chaos! 🔥 This vulnerability is like a delivery driver who can open your front door and drop off any package they want, right into your living room without even knocking. Even worse, they don’t need your permission! An attacker could seize control of the system running the Ray dashboard, executing any command they wish. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate files, or even compromise the entire system — a total nightmare for security!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a delivery driver who can open your front door and drop off any package they want, right into your living room without even knocking. Even worse, they don’t need your permission! A command injection vulnerability exists in the cpu_profile URL parameter of Ray, allowing unauthorized command execution on the host system. This can be triggered remotely, making it incredibly dangerous.

What to do

An attacker could seize control of the system running the Ray dashboard, executing any command they wish. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate files, or even compromise the entire system — a total nightmare for security! Update immediately to version 2.8.1 or later to close this critical hole. Additionally, review your configurations and restrict access to the Ray dashboard until you're secured. Don't wait — this is a must-fix! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be a security hero 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
0.74630 · 99.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2023-11-16T16:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 16:12Z
    Ray Command Injection in cpu_profile Parameter
    cvelistv5