CVE-2024-23738 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code on macOS via specific Node.js inspection settings, though the vendor disputes this claim.

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-2024-23738?

CVE-2024-23738 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in Postman version 10.22 and before on macOS allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor states "we dispute the report's accuracy ... the configuration does not enable remote code execution.."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23738?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Postman Postman.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23738?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23738 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-2024-23738 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23738 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g343-63vq-2wq6.

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