SB2023062017 - Remote code execution in acme.sh



SB2023062017 - Remote code execution in acme.sh

Published: June 20, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023062017
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38198)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when parsing certificates. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Note, exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild by compromised HiCA servers.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.