Code Injection in Go programming language - CVE-2023-39320
Published: September 8, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80571
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39320
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Go programming language
Go programming language
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the go.mod toolchain directive. A remote attacker can execute scripts and binaries relative to the root of the module when the "go" command was executed within the module. This applies to modules downloaded using the "go" command from the module proxy, as well as modules downloaded directly using VCS software.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.