RCE in Chef Inspec
CVE-2023-42658
Archive command in Chef InSpec prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allow local command execution via maliciously crafted profile.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.003 (20.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Chef Inspec
- Progress Software Corporation Chef Inspec — versions 4.0.0, 5.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@progress.com (release-notes, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- security@progress.com (release-notes, Vendor Advisory)
- security@progress.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42658?
- CVE-2023-42658 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chef Inspec, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-10-31.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42658?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.