CVE-2023-6071

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a command vulnerability in ESM prior to version 11.6.9 allows a remote administrator to execute arbitrary code as root on the ESM. This is possible as the input isn't correctly sanitized when adding a new data source.

Remediation

Solution:

  • To remediate this issue, customers on ESM 11.6.x should update to version 11.6.9.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.64%
Vendor Advisory trellix.com
Affected: Trellix ESM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10413 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6071?
CVE-2023-6071 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6071?
To fix CVE-2023-6071: To remediate this issue, customers on ESM 11.6.x should update to version 11.6.9.
Is CVE-2023-6071 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6071 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6071?
CVE-2023-6071 affects Trellix ESM.
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