CVE-2021-40531

Public Exploit

Description

Sketch before 75 allows library feeds to be used to bypass file quarantine. Files are automatically downloaded and opened, without the com.apple.quarantine extended attribute. This results in remote code execution, as demonstrated by CommandString in a terminal profile to Terminal.app.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.83% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory sketch.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.sketch.com/updates/#version-75 release notes patch vendor advisory
https://jonpalmisc.com/2021/11/22/cve-2021-40531 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40531?
CVE-2021-40531 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40531?
To fix CVE-2021-40531, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-40531 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-40531 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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