Vulnerability Description
LuaTeX before 1.17.0 allows execution of arbitrary shell commands when compiling a TeX file obtained from an untrusted source. This occurs because luatex-core.lua lets the original io.popen be accessed. This also affects TeX Live before 2023 r66984 and MiKTeX before 23.5.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Luatex Project | Luatex | >= 1.04, < 1.16.2 |
| Miktex | Miktex | >= 2.9.6300, < 23.5 |
| Tug | Tex Live | >= 2017, < 2023 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/TeX-Live/texlive-source/releases/tag/build-svn66984Release Notes
- https://gitlab.lisn.upsaclay.fr/texlive/luatex/-/tags/1.17.0Release Notes
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://tug.org/pipermail/tex-live/2023-May/049188.htmlRelease Notes
- https://tug.org/~mseven/luatex.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/TeX-Live/texlive-source/releases/tag/build-svn66984Release Notes
- https://gitlab.lisn.upsaclay.fr/texlive/luatex/-/tags/1.17.0Release Notes
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://tug.org/pipermail/tex-live/2023-May/049188.htmlRelease Notes
- https://tug.org/~mseven/luatex.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-32700?
CVE-2023-32700 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). LuaTeX before 1.17.0 allows execution of arbitrary shell commands when compiling a TeX file obtained from an untrusted source. This occurs because luatex-core.lua lets the original io.popen be accesse...
How severe is CVE-2023-32700?
CVE-2023-32700 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-32700?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Luatex Project Luatex, Miktex Miktex, Tug Tex Live.