CVE-2014-0593 sed command injection

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the server via unsanitized input in the set_version script of the Open Build Service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2014-0593?

CVE-2014-0593 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in openSUSE obs-service-set_version, published on 8 Jun 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The set_version script as shipped with obs-service-set_version is a source validator for the Open Build Service (OBS). In versions prior to 0.5.3-1.1 this script did not properly sanitize the input provided by the user, allowing for code execution on the executing server.

Weakness: CWE-20, CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0593?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (1)
obs-service-set_version openSUSE:TumbleweedAll versions0.5.3-4.2

Products include Opensuse Open Build Service.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0593?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2014-0593 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0593 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h8fh-v5gw-ch7g, openSUSE-SU-2024:10108-1.

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