Vulnerability Description
Archive command in Chef InSpec prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allow local command execution via maliciously crafted profile.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chef | Inspec | < 4.56.58 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/Product-Alert-Bulletin-October-2023-CHEVendor Advisory
- https://docs.chef.io/inspec/cli/Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.chef.io/release_notes_inspec/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/Product-Alert-Bulletin-October-2023-CHEVendor Advisory
- https://docs.chef.io/inspec/cli/Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.chef.io/release_notes_inspec/Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-42658?
CVE-2023-42658 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Archive command in Chef InSpec prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allow local command execution via maliciously crafted profile.
How severe is CVE-2023-42658?
CVE-2023-42658 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42658?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Chef Inspec.