RCE in Yt-dlp
CVE-2024-22423
yt-dlp is a youtube-dl fork with additional features and fixes. The patch that addressed CVE-2023-40581 attempted to prevent RCE when using `--exec` with `%q` by replacing double quotes with two double quotes. However, this escaping is not…
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.013 (65.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Yt-dlp — versions >= 2021.04.11, < 2024.04.09
- Yt-dlp_project Yt-dlp
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Not Applicable)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-22423?
- CVE-2024-22423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yt-dlp, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2024-04-09.
- How severe is CVE-2024-22423?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-22423 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.