CVE-2024-25255

Sublime Text 4 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the New Build System module

Critical · published November 11, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability lurks in Sublime Text 4's New Build System module, and it's absolutely devastating! 🔥 Think of this like a chef being told to follow a recipe, but the instructions include hidden commands that let someone tamper with the ingredients without consent — a recipe open to sabotage! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system, potentially leading to a complete takeover. Imagine rogue scripts sneaking in through your build process, wreaking havoc on your files and data! This isn't just a security risk; it’s a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of this like a chef being told to follow a recipe, but the instructions include hidden commands that let someone tamper with the ingredients without consent — a recipe open to sabotage! This command injection flaw allows malicious users to run unintended commands via the New Build System module, essentially hijacking the build process and executing harmful scripts.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system, potentially leading to a complete takeover. Imagine rogue scripts sneaking in through your build process, wreaking havoc on your files and data! This isn't just a security risk; it’s a recipe for disaster! To protect yourself, immediately update Sublime Text 4 to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched. Additionally, review your build configurations for any unauthorized command executions that might exploit this flaw. Don't take chances! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll lock down your setup like a pro! 🛡️

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
0.01454 · 73.2th percentile
Published
2024-11-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 00:00Z
    Sublime Text 4 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the New Build System module
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