CVE-2023-38695

Public Exploit
cypress-image-snapshot vulnerable to insecure snapshot file names

Description

cypress-image-snapshot shows visual regressions in Cypress with jest-image-snapshot. Prior to version 8.0.2, it's possible for a user to pass a relative file path for the snapshot name and reach outside of the project directory into the machine running the test. This issue has been patched in version 8.0.2.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: simonsmith cypress-image-snapshot
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/security/advisories/GHSA-vxjg-hchx-cc4g vendor advisory mitigation exploit
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/issues/15 patch exploit third party advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/commit/ef49519795daf5183f4fac6f3136e194f20f39f4 patch
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/releases/tag/8.0.2 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38695?
CVE-2023-38695 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38695?
To fix CVE-2023-38695, 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-2023-38695 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-38695 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-2023-38695?
CVE-2023-38695 affects simonsmith cypress-image-snapshot.
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