CVE-2022-45639: sleuthkit the_sleuth_kit OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-45639 is a high (CVSS 7.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in sleuthkit the_sleuth_kit. EPSS estimates a 4.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 24-01-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

OS Command injection vulnerability in sleuthkit fls tool 4.11.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted value to the m parameter. NOTE: third parties have disputed this because there is no analysis showing that the backtick command executes outside the context of the user account that entered the command line.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.