CVE-2024-5023 Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in ConsoleMe via Limited Git command RCE
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via Git command injection in ConsoleMe, leading to remote code execution and arbitrary file reads.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-5023?
CVE-2024-5023 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Netflix ConsoleMe, published on 16 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Netflix ConsoleMe allows Command Injection.This issue affects ConsoleMe: before 1.4.0.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5023?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including consoleme.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
consoleme PyPI | All versions | 1.4.0 |
consoleme PyPI | All versions | 1.4.0 |
consoleme PyPI | All versions | 1.4.0 |
How do I fix CVE-2024-5023?
Upgrade consoleme to 1.4.0 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2024-5023 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5023 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3783-62vc-jr7x, PYSEC-2026-318.