CVE-2023-46301 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Oct 2023 Updated 12 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by sending malicious escape sequences to iTerm2, posing a risk to users of this macOS terminal emulator.

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-2023-46301?

CVE-2023-46301 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

iTerm2 before 3.4.20 allow (potentially remote) code execution because of mishandling of certain escape sequences related to upload.

Weakness: CWE-116

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46301?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iterm2 Iterm2.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46301?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46301 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-2023-46301 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-46301 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-555p-hvwp-mh56.