CVE-2023-39021 Code injection in wix-embedded-mysql

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via unchecked arguments in the wix-embedded-mysql library setup component.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-39021?

CVE-2023-39021 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

wix-embedded-mysql v4.6.1 and below was discovered to contain a code injection vulnerability in the component com.wix.mysql.distribution.Setup.apply. This vulnerability is exploited via passing an unchecked argument.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39021?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.wix:wix-embedded-mysql. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
com.wix:wix-embedded-mysql MavenAll versions to 4.6.2None
com.wix:wix-embedded-mysql MavenAll versions to 4.6.2None

Products include Wix Wix Embedded Mysql.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39021?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39021 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-2023-39021 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-39021 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fx3v-4w3w-wpwr.

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