CVE-2023-40050: chef automate Code Injection
CVSS: 9.9v3.1CriticalModified
Published 31-10-2023Last modified 06-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-40050 is a critical (CVSS 9.9) Code Injection vulnerability in chef automate. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.9/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.18%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 31-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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 metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 8.8–9.9
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
67%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.18% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
Affected systems
Chef1 product
- automate≤ 4.10.29
Progress software corporation1 product
- chef automate≥ 4.0.0, ≤ 4.10.29
2 vendors · 2 products
References
3 links- docs.chef.io/release_notes_automate/Release Notes