CVE-2023-45158

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in web2py 2.24.1 and earlier. When the product is configured to use notifySendHandler for logging (not the default configuration), a crafted web request may execute an arbitrary OS command on the web server using the product.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 15.03% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp
Affected: web2py web2py
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://web2py.com/ product
http://web2py.com/init/default/download product
https://github.com/web2py/web2py/commit/936e2260b0c34c44e2f3674a893e96d2a7fad0a3 patch
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN80476432/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45158?
CVE-2023-45158 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45158?
To fix CVE-2023-45158, 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-2023-45158 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-45158 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-45158?
CVE-2023-45158 affects web2py web2py.
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