CVE-2023-6709 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in mlflow/mlflow
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via template injection in MLflow, requiring an upgrade to secure the machine learning platform.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-6709?
CVE-2023-6709 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Lfprojects Mlflow, published on 12 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in GitHub repository mlflow/mlflow prior to 2.9.2.
Weakness: CWE-1336
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6709?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including mlflow. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mlflow Bitnami | All versions | 2.9.2 |
mlflow PyPI | All versions | 2.9.2 |
mlflow PyPI | All versions | 2.9.2 |
mlflow PyPI | All versions | 2.9.2 |
Products include Lfprojects Mlflow.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6709?
Upgrade mlflow to 2.9.2 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-6709 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6709 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Lfprojects Mlflow
Sources
Also known as BIT-mlflow-2023-6709, GHSA-cxfr-5q3r-2rc2, PYSEC-2023-281.