What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51664?

CVE-2023-51664 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-51664?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-51664. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 3.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-51664?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-51664. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Changed Files CVE-2023-51664

CRITICAL

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2023-12-27 security-advisories@github.com

RCE Command Injection Changed Files

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 27, 2023 - 17:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

tj-actions/changed-files is a Github action to retrieve all files and directories. Prior to 41.0.0, the tj-actions/changed-files workflow allows for command injection in changed filenames, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and potentially leak secrets. This issue may lead to arbitrary command execution in the GitHub Runner. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 41.0.0. Users are advised to upgrade.

AnalysisAI

tj-actions/changed-files is a Github action to retrieve all files and directories. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. tj-actions/changed-files is a Github action to retrieve all files and directories. Prior to 41.0.0, the tj-actions/changed-files workflow allows for command injection in changed filenames, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and potentially leak secrets. This issue may lead to arbitrary command execution in the GitHub Runner. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 41.0.0. Users are advised to upgrade. Affected products include: Tj-Actions Changed-Files. Version information: Prior to 41.0.0.

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.