What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38396?

CVE-2024-38396 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: 1.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-38396?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-38396. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-38396?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-38396. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Iterm2 CVE-2024-38396

CRITICAL

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2024-06-16 cve@mitre.org

Code Injection RCE Iterm2

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

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

Jun 16, 2024 - 21:15 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue was discovered in iTerm2 3.5.x before 3.5.2. Unfiltered use of an escape sequence to report a window title, in combination with the built-in tmux integration feature (enabled by default), allows an attacker to inject arbitrary code into the terminal, a different vulnerability than CVE-2024-38395.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in iTerm2 3.5.x before 3.5.2. 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 as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. An issue was discovered in iTerm2 3.5.x before 3.5.2. Unfiltered use of an escape sequence to report a window title, in combination with the built-in tmux integration feature (enabled by default), allows an attacker to inject arbitrary code into the terminal, a different vulnerability than CVE-2024-38395. Affected products include: Iterm2. Version information: before 3.5.2..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.