CVE-2023-40299 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code and access restricted files on macOS by exploiting the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable in Kong Insomnia.
- 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-2023-40299?
CVE-2023-40299 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Oct 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
Kong Insomnia 2023.4.0 on macOS allows attackers to execute code and access restricted files, or make requests for TCC permissions, by using the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable.
Weakness: CWE-114
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40299?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Konghq Insomnia.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40299?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40299 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-2023-40299 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40299 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-892w-q9hr-hm9c.