What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40641?

CVE-2024-40641 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-40641?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-40641. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-40641?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-40641. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nuclei CVE-2024-40641

HIGH

OS Command Injection (CWE-78)

2024-07-17 security-advisories@github.com

Command Injection

7.4

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: github

Severity by source

Vendor (github) PRIMARY

7.4 HIGH

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

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

CVSS VectorVendor: github

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 17, 2024 - 18:15 cve.org

HIGH 7.4

DescriptionCVE.org

Nuclei is a fast and customizable vulnerability scanner based on simple YAML based DSL. In affected versions it a way to execute code template without -code option and signature has been discovered. Some web applications inherit from Nuclei and allow users to edit and execute workflow files. In this case, users can execute arbitrary commands. (Although, as far as I know, most web applications use -t to execute). This issue has been addressed in version 3.3.0. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

Nuclei is a fast and customizable vulnerability scanner based on simple YAML based DSL. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. Nuclei is a fast and customizable vulnerability scanner based on simple YAML based DSL. In affected versions it a way to execute code template without -code option and signature has been discovered. Some web applications inherit from Nuclei and allow users to edit and execute workflow files. In this case, users can execute arbitrary commands. (Although, as far as I know, most web applications use -t to execute). This issue has been addressed in version 3.3.0. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Version information: version 3.3.0..

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.