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Vulnerability · Published Mar 15, 2024 · Assigned by GitHub_M

CVE-2024-27920Unsigned code template execution through workflows in projectdiscovery/nuclei

High 7.4

In plain English

A high-severity OS command injection in nuclei from projectdiscovery. 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 36% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.4High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 64.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

projectdiscovery/nuclei is a fast and customisable vulnerability scanner based on simple YAML based DSL. A significant security oversight was identified in Nuclei v3, involving the execution of unsigned code templates through workflows. This vulnerability specifically affects users utilizing custom workflows, potentially allowing the execution of malicious code on the user's system. This advisory outlines the impacted users, provides details on the security patch, and suggests mitigation strategies. The vulnerability is addressed in Nuclei v3.2.0. Users are strongly recommended to update to this version to mitigate the security risk. Users should refrain from using custom workflows if unable to upgrade immediately. Only trusted, verified workflows should be executed.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Gogithub.com/projectdiscovery/nucleino fix listedGO-2024-2645
Gogithub.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/v2no fix listedGO-2024-2645
Gogithub.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/v33.2.0GHSA-w5wx-6g2r-r78q
Gogithub.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/v33.2.0GO-2024-2645

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
projectdiscovery nuclei >= 3.0.0, < 3.2.0

Weakness: CWE-78 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

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