CVE-2023-39593: mariadb Code Injection — Exploit

Description

Insecure permissions in the sys_exec function of MariaDB v10.5 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges. NOTE: this is disputed by the MariaDB Foundation because no privilege boundary is crossed.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.6

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mariadb	mariadb	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/Ant1sec-ops/CVE-2023-39593

Other References

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Dec/39

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39593? +

Insecure permissions in the sys_exec function of MariaDB v10.5 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges. NOTE: this is disputed by the MariaDB Foundation because no privilege boundary is crossed. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-39593? +

CVE-2023-39593 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39593? +

CVE-2023-39593 affects products from mariadb, specifically: mariadb. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-39593? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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