Vulnerability in Haxx Curl

CVE-2023-27533

A vulnerability in input validation exists in curl <8.0 during communication using the TELNET protocol may allow an attacker to pass on maliciously crafted user name and "telnet options" during server negotiation. The lack of proper input scrubbing allows an attacker to send content or perform option negotiation without the application's intent. This vulnerability could be exploited if an application allows user input, thereby enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system.

EPSS: 0.020 (79.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27533?
CVE-2023-27533 is a high-severity vulnerability in Haxx Curl, classified under CWE-75. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-03-30.
How severe is CVE-2023-27533?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-27533 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.