Vulnerability · Published Sep 2, 2020 · Assigned by GitHub_M

CVE-2020-15167Arbitrary code execution via configuration file in Miller

High 8.2

In plain English

A high-severity code injection in miller from johnkerl. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 38% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.2High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 62.1% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

In Miller (command line utility) using the configuration file support introduced in version 5.9.0, it is possible for an attacker to cause Miller to run arbitrary code by placing a malicious `.mlrrc` file in the working directory. See linked GitHub Security Advisory for complete details. A fix is ready and will be released as Miller 5.9.1.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
Debian:12	miller	5.9.1+dfsg-1	DEBIAN-CVE-2020-15167
Debian:13	miller	5.9.1+dfsg-1	DEBIAN-CVE-2020-15167
Debian:14	miller	5.9.1+dfsg-1	DEBIAN-CVE-2020-15167

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
johnkerl	miller	= 5.9.0

Weakness: CWE-94 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

References

https://github.com/johnkerl/miller/security/advisories/GHSA-mw2v-4q78-j2cw x_refsource_CONFIRM