Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Greenshot by Greenshot
CVE-2023-34634

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Greenshot

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 August 2023

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-34634?

Greenshot versions 1.2.10 and earlier are vulnerable due to insecure deserialization of .greenshot files. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system by crafting a malicious .greenshot file. When opened, the application fails to properly validate the data, creating an avenue for potential exploitation. Users are advised to upgrade to a patched version to mitigate the risk of this vulnerability.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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