CVE-2024-45798: Input Validation Flaw (CVSS 9.9)

Description

arduino-esp32 is an Arduino core for the ESP32, ESP32-S2, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2 microcontrollers. The `arduino-esp32` CI is vulnerable to multiple Poisoned Pipeline Execution (PPE) vulnerabilities. Code injection in `tests_results.yml` workflow (`GHSL-2024-169`) and environment Variable injection (`GHSL-2024-170`). These issue have been addressed but users are advised to verify the contents of the downloaded artifacts.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.9

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

CWE-94 CWE-94

References

Other References

https://codeql.github.com/codeql-query-help/javascript/js-actions-command-injection https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/blob/690bdb511d9f001e2066da2dda2c631a3eee270f/.github/workflows/tests_results.yml https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/security/advisories/GHSA-h52q-xhg2-6jw8 https://securitylab.github.com/research/github-actions-preventing-pwn-requests https://securitylab.github.com/research/github-actions-untrusted-input

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45798? +

arduino-esp32 is an Arduino core for the ESP32, ESP32-S2, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2 microcontrollers. The `arduino-esp32` CI is vulnerable to multiple Poisoned Pipeline Execution (PPE) vulnerabilities. Code injection in `tests_results.yml` workflow (`GHSL-2024-169`) and environment Variable injection (`GHSL-2024-170`). These issue have been addressed but users are advised to verify the contents of the downloaded artifacts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-45798? +

CVE-2024-45798 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45798? +

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