CVE-2023-45849 Arbitrary Code Execution in Helix Core
Attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges in Helix Core, requiring an upgrade to the latest version.
- 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-2023-45849?
CVE-2023-45849 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Helix Core, published on 8 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An arbitrary code execution which results in privilege escalation was discovered in Helix Core versions prior to 2023.2. Reported by Jason Geffner.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45849?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Perforce Helix Core.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45849?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45849 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-2023-45849 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45849 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Helix Core
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9rcv-5p26-mp8g.