Vulnerability · Published Oct 31, 2023 · Assigned by ProgressSoftware
CVE-2023-40050Automate Vulnerable to Malicious Content Uploaded Through Embedded Compliance Application
Critical 9.9
In plain English
A critical-severity code injection in Chef Automate from Progress Software Corporation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.5% (higher than 74% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.9Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.5%top 26.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Upload profile either through API or user interface in Chef Automate prior to and including version 4.10.29 using InSpec check command with maliciously crafted profile allows remote code execution.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Software Corporation | Chef Automate | 4.0.0 – through 4.10.29 |
Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-434 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H