CVE-2023-38198
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.93%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38198 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. acme.sh before 3.0.6 runs arbitrary commands from a remote server via eval, as exploited in the wild in June 2023.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
acme.sh before 3.0.6 runs arbitrary commands from a remote server via eval, as exploited in the wild in June 2023.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Acme.Sh Project | Acme.Sh | < 3.0.6 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/13/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/acmesh-official/acme.sh/issues/4659Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/a/mozilla.org/g/dev-security-policy/c/heXVr8o83YsThird Party Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36252310Third Party Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36254093Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/13/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/acmesh-official/acme.sh/issues/4659Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/a/mozilla.org/g/dev-security-policy/c/heXVr8o83YsThird Party Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36252310Third Party Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36254093Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38198?
acme.sh before 3.0.6 runs arbitrary commands from a remote server via eval, as exploited in the wild in June 2023.
How severe is CVE-2023-38198?
CVE-2023-38198 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38198?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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