---
cve: "CVE-2023-40050"
severity: "CRITICAL"
cvss: 9.9
epss: "1.2%"
vendor: "Progress Software Corporation"
kev: false
exploited: false
published: "2023-10-31 15:15:09"
tags: [cve, security, critical]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-09-18T22:13:35+02:00"
---

# CVE-2023-40050

> 9.9 CRITICAL

## Beschreibung

Upload profile either
through API or user interface in Chef Automate prior to and including version 4.10.29 using InSpec
check command with maliciously crafted profile allows remote code execution.

## CVSS-Vektor

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

| Metrik | Wert | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|
| AV Angriffsvektor | Netzwerk | bad |
| AC Komplexität | Gering | bad |
| PR Privilegien | Gering | warn |
| UI Interaktion | Keine | bad |
| S Scope | Verändert | bad |
| C Vertraulichkeit | Hoch | bad |
| I Integrität | Hoch | bad |
| A Verfügbarkeit | Hoch | bad |

## Referenzen

- <https://docs.chef.io/release_notes_automate/>
- <https://docs.chef.io/automate/profiles/>
- <https://community.progress.com/s/article/Product-Alert-Bulletin-October-2023-CHEF-Automate-CVE-2023-40050>

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_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/cve?cve=CVE-2023-40050) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI BITS_