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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2017-1000212

Elixir's vim plugin, alchemist.vim is vulnerable to remote code execution in the bundled alchemist-server. A malicious website can execute requests against an ephemeral port on localhost that are then...

Vulnerability Description

Elixir's vim plugin, alchemist.vim is vulnerable to remote code execution in the bundled alchemist-server. A malicious website can execute requests against an ephemeral port on localhost that are then evaluated as elixir code.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Alchemist-ElixirAlchemist-Server-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1000212?

CVE-2017-1000212 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Elixir's vim plugin, alchemist.vim is vulnerable to remote code execution in the bundled alchemist-server. A malicious website can execute requests against an ephemeral port on localhost that are then...

How severe is CVE-2017-1000212?

CVE-2017-1000212 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000212?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alchemist-Elixir Alchemist-Server.