CVE-2023-22643

Public Exploit
libzypp-plugin-appdata: potential arbitrary code execution via shell injection due to `os.system` calls

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in libzypp-plugin-appdata of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15-SP3; openSUSE Leap 15.4 allows attackers that can trick users to use specially crafted REPO_ALIAS, REPO_TYPE or REPO_METADATA_PATH settings to execute code as root. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15-SP3 libzypp-plugin-appdata versions prior to 1.0.1+git.20180426. openSUSE Leap 15.4 libzypp-plugin-appdata versions prior to 1.0.1+git.20180426.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory suse.com
Affected: SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15-SP3
Affected: openSUSE openSUSE Leap 15.4
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1206836 issue tracking patch vendor advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22643?
CVE-2023-22643 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-22643?
To fix CVE-2023-22643, 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-2023-22643 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-22643 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-22643?
CVE-2023-22643 affects SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 15-SP3, openSUSE openSUSE Leap 15.4.
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