CVE-2023-40050

Chef Automate remote code execution

9.9 CRITICALEPSS 1.18%

Published31 Oct 2023

Description

Upload profile either through API or user interface in Chef Automate prior to and including version 4.10.29 using InSpec check command with maliciously crafted profile allows remote code execution.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Chef Automate≤ 4.10.29

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-40050 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-40050 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.18%.

How severe is CVE-2023-40050?

CVE-2023-40050 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-40050?

Affected products include Chef Automate.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40050?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.