CVE-2023-43655

Remote Code Execution via web-accessible composer.phar

Description

Composer is a dependency manager for PHP. Users publishing a composer.phar to a public web-accessible server where the composer.phar can be executed as a php file may be subject to a remote code execution vulnerability if PHP also has `register_argc_argv` enabled in php.ini. Versions 2.6.4, 2.2.22 and 1.10.27 patch this vulnerability. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should make sure `register_argc_argv` is disabled in php.ini, and avoid publishing composer.phar to the web as this is not best practice.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.87% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: composer composer
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43655?
CVE-2023-43655 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43655?
To fix CVE-2023-43655, 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-2023-43655 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-43655 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-43655?
CVE-2023-43655 affects composer composer.
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