Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-15167
In Miller (command line utility) using the configuration file support introduced in version 5.9.0, it is possible for an attacker to cause Miller to run arbitrary code by placing a malicious `.mlrrc` file in the working directory. See linked GitHub Security Advisory for complete details. A fix is ready and will be released as Miller 5.9.1.
Products affected by CVE-2020-15167
- cpe:2.3:a:johnkerl:miller:5.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-15167
0.15%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 52 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-15167
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
8.6
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
6.0
|
NIST | |
|
8.2
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N |
1.8
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5.8
|
GitHub, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-15167
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: security-advisories@github.com (Secondary)
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The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-15167
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https://github.com/johnkerl/miller/security/advisories/GHSA-mw2v-4q78-j2cw
Arbitrary code execution via configuration file (.mlrrc) in working directory · Advisory · johnkerl/miller · GitHubExploit;Third Party Advisory
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