OS Command Injection in web2py - CVE-2023-45158

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OS Command Injection in web2py - CVE-2023-45158

Published: October 16, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU82023
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45158
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
web2py
Software vendor:
web2py

Description

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

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

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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