Vulnerability Description
Wasmer is a WebAssembly runtime that enables containers to run anywhere: from Desktop to the Cloud, Edge and even the browser. Wasm programs can access the filesystem outside of the sandbox. Service providers running untrusted Wasm code on Wasmer can unexpectedly expose the host filesystem. This vulnerability has been patched in version 4.2.4.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wasmer | Wasmer | >= 3.0.0, < 4.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/wasmerio/wasmer/commit/4d63febf9d8b257b0531963b85df48d45d0dbfPatch
- https://github.com/wasmerio/wasmer/issues/4267Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/wasmerio/wasmer/security/advisories/GHSA-4mq4-7rw3-vm5jExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/wasmerio/wasmer/commit/4d63febf9d8b257b0531963b85df48d45d0dbfPatch
- https://github.com/wasmerio/wasmer/issues/4267Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/wasmerio/wasmer/security/advisories/GHSA-4mq4-7rw3-vm5jExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-51661?
CVE-2023-51661 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). Wasmer is a WebAssembly runtime that enables containers to run anywhere: from Desktop to the Cloud, Edge and even the browser. Wasm programs can access the filesystem outside of the sandbox. Service p...
How severe is CVE-2023-51661?
CVE-2023-51661 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-51661?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wasmer Wasmer.