CVE-2024-3566

CRITICAL

Published Apr 10, 2024 Modified May 15, 2026 CWE-77

Description

A command inject vulnerability allows an attacker to perform command injection on Windows applications that indirectly depend on the CreateProcess function when the specific conditions are satisfied.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-77 CWE-77

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
haskell	process_library	< 1.6.19.0
nodejs	node.js	< 18.20.2
nodejs	node.js	19.0.0 — 20.12.2
nodejs	node.js	21.0.0 — 21.7.3
php	php	< 8.1.28
php	php	8.2.0 — 8.2.18
php	php	8.3.0 — 8.3.6
rust-lang	rust	< 1.77.2
yt-dlp_project	yt-dlp	2021.04.11 — 2024.04.09
microsoft	windows	All

References

Exploits

https://flatt.tech/research/posts/batbadbut-you-cant-securely-execute-commands-on-windows/ https://flatt.tech/research/posts/batbadbut-you-cant-securely-execute-commands-on-windows/

Other References

https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/123335 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/twistylittlepassagesallalike/everyone-quotes-command-line-arguments-the-wrong-way https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-1874 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-22423 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-24576 https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/123335 https://github.com/nu11secur1ty/Windows11Exploits/tree/main/2024/CVE-2024-3566 https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/123335 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/twistylittlepassagesallalike/everyone-quotes-command-line-arguments-the-wrong-way https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-1874

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3566? +

A command inject vulnerability allows an attacker to perform command injection on Windows applications that indirectly depend on the CreateProcess function when the specific conditions are satisfied. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-3566? +

CVE-2024-3566 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3566? +

CVE-2024-3566 affects products from haskell, microsoft, nodejs, php, rust-lang, yt-dlp_project, specifically: node.js, php, process_library, rust, windows, yt-dlp. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3566? +

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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Quick Facts

CVSS Score: 9.8
Severity: CRITICAL
Published: Apr 10, 2024

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