Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Automate Vulnerable to Malicious Content Uploaded Through Embedded Compliance Application
CVE-2023-40050
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.9
CRITICAL
Exploitability:3.2
Impact Score:6.1
EPSS Probability:1.18%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Software Corporation | Chef Automate | 4.0.0 <= 4.10.29 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.184%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Progress Software Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2023-08-08T19:44:41 |
| Published | 2023-10-31T14:07:59 |
| Last Updated | 2024-09-06T15:41:14 |
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