CVE-2023-31873 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted file in the Gin library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-31873?
CVE-2023-31873 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Gin 0.7.4 allows execution of arbitrary code when a crafted file is opened, e.g., via require('child_process').
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31873?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gin Project Gin.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31873?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31873 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-31873 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31873 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pfw3-264h-9m32.