CVE-2023-6940

Name: CVE-2023-6940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-19T02:15:45.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. with only one user interaction(download a malicious config), attackers can gain full command execution on the victim system.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

with only one user interaction(download a malicious config), attackers can gain full command execution on the victim system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lfprojects	Mlflow	< 2.9.2

References

https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow/commit/5139b1087d686fa52e2b087e09da66aff86297b1Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/c6f59480-ce47-4f78-a3dc-4bd8ca15029cThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/mlflow/mlflow/commit/5139b1087d686fa52e2b087e09da66aff86297b1Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/c6f59480-ce47-4f78-a3dc-4bd8ca15029cThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6940?

with only one user interaction(download a malicious config), attackers can gain full command execution on the victim system.

How severe is CVE-2023-6940?

CVE-2023-6940 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6940?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-6940?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST