What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32668?

CVE-2023-32668 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-32668?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-32668. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-32668?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-32668. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Tex Live CVE-2023-32668

MEDIUM

2023-05-11 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Tex Live Luatex Miktex Tug

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 11, 2023 - 06:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

LuaTeX before 1.17.0 allows a document (compiled with the default settings) to make arbitrary network requests. This occurs because full access to the socket library is permitted by default, as stated in the documentation. This also affects TeX Live before 2023 r66984 and MiKTeX before 23.5.

AnalysisAI

LuaTeX before 1.17.0 allows a document (compiled with the default settings) to make arbitrary network requests. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.