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CVE-2023-40582 Detail

Description

find-exec is a utility to discover available shell commands. Versions prior to 1.0.3 did not properly escape user input and are vulnerable to Command Injection via an attacker controlled parameter. As a result, attackers may run malicious shell commands in the context of the running process. This issue has been addressed in version 1.0.3. users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should ensure that all input passed to find-exec comes from a trusted source.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://github.com/shime/find-exec/commit/74fb108097c229b03d6dba4cce81e36aa364b51c Patch 
https://github.com/shime/find-exec/security/advisories/GHSA-95rp-6gqp-6622 Vendor Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') GitHub, Inc.  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-40582
NVD Published Date:
08/30/2023
NVD Last Modified:
09/05/2023
Source:
GitHub, Inc.