CVE-2023-42658
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2023-42658 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Archive command in Chef InSpec prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allow local command execution via maliciously crafted profile.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Archive command in Chef InSpec prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allow local command execution via maliciously crafted profile.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chef | Inspec | < 4.56.58 |
| Chef | Inspec | >= 5.0.0, < 5.22.29 |
References
- https://docs.chef.io/inspec/cli/Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.chef.io/release_notes_inspec/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.chef.io/inspec/cli/Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.chef.io/release_notes_inspec/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42658?
Archive command in Chef InSpec prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allow local command execution via maliciously crafted profile.
How severe is CVE-2023-42658?
CVE-2023-42658 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42658?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2023
- CVE-2023-42652In engineermode, there is a possible missing permission chec…5.5
- CVE-2023-42653In faceid service, there is a possible out of bounds write d…5.5
- CVE-2023-42654In dm service, there is a possible missing permission check.…5.5
- CVE-2023-42655In sim service, there is a possible way to write permission …6.7
- CVE-2023-42656 In Progress MOVEit Transfer versions released before 2021.1…6.1
- CVE-2023-42657 In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2, a dir…9.6
- CVE-2023-42659 In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.6 and 8.8.4, an unre…8.8
- CVE-2023-42660 In Progress MOVEit Transfer versions released before 2021.1…8.8
- CVE-2023-42661JFrog Artifactory prior to version 7.76.2 is vulnerable to A…8.8
- CVE-2023-42662JFrog Artifactory versions 7.59 and above, but below 7.59.18…6.5
- CVE-2023-42663Apache Airflow, versions before 2.7.2, has a vulnerability t…6.5
- CVE-2023-42664A post authentication command injection vulnerability exists…7.2
Are you affected by CVE-2023-42658?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST