CVE-2024-27920

Unsigned code template execution through workflows in projectdiscovery/nuclei

Published Mar 15, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
projectdiscovery/nuclei is a fast and customisable vulnerability scanner based on simple YAML based DSL. A significant security oversight was identified in Nuclei v3, involving the execution of unsigned code templates through workflows. This vulnerability specifically affects users utilizing custom workflows, potentially allowing the execution of malicious code on the user's system. This advisory outlines the impacted users, provides details on the security patch, and suggests mitigation strategies. The vulnerability is addressed in Nuclei v3.2.0. Users are strongly recommended to update to this version to mitigate the security risk. Users should refrain from using custom workflows if unable to upgrade immediately. Only trusted, verified workflows should be executed.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-1023 projectdiscovery/nuclei is a fast and customisable vulnerability scanner based on simple YAML based DSL. A significant security oversight was identified in Nuclei v3, involving the execution of unsigned code templates through workflows. This vulnerability specifically affects users utilizing custom workflows, potentially allowing the execution of malicious code on the user's system. This advisory outlines the impacted users, provides details on the security patch, and suggests mitigation strategies. The vulnerability is addressed in Nuclei v3.2.0. Users are strongly recommended to update to this version to mitigate the security risk. Users should refrain from using custom workflows if unable to upgrade immediately. Only trusted, verified workflows should be executed.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-w5wx-6g2r-r78q Nuclei allows unsigned code template execution through workflows
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:projectdiscovery:nuclei:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
  • CWE-78

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 12:41 AM
Reserved
Feb 28, 2024, 3:14 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Mar 15, 2024, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:20 AM