Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Searchor by ArjunSharda
CVE-2023-43364

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Arjunsharda

Status
Searchor
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-43364?

The Searchor application, developed by ArjunSharda, contains a flaw in its command-line interface input processing. Prior to version 2.4.2, the application utilizes the 'eval' function on user-provided input without sufficient validation. This oversight can lead to arbitrary code execution, enabling attackers to run malicious commands within the application environment. It is critical for users to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

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.

CVE-2023-43364-Searchor-RCE-Exploit
Created by Herick-Costa

References

https://github.com/ArjunSharda/Searchor/pull/130
https://github.com/nexis-nexis/Searchor-2.4.0-POC-Exploit-
https://github.com/nikn0laty/Exploit-for-Searchor-2.4.0-A...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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