CVE-2024-56803

Ghostty improperly handles window title sequences which can lead to arbitrary command execution

Description

Ghostty is a cross-platform terminal emulator. Ghostty, as allowed by default in 1.0.0, allows attackers to modify the window title via a certain character escape sequence and then insert it back to the command line in the user's terminal, e.g. when the user views a file containing the malicious sequence, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This attack requires an attacker to send malicious escape sequences followed by convincing the user to physically press the "enter" key. Fixed in Ghostty v1.0.1.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Affected: ghostty-org ghostty
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56803?
CVE-2024-56803 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56803?
To fix CVE-2024-56803, 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-2024-56803 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56803 is being actively exploited. 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-2024-56803?
CVE-2024-56803 affects ghostty-org ghostty.
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