Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 30, 2023· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2023-40582
CVE-2023-40582
Description
find-exec is a utility to discover available shell commands. Versions prior to 1.0.3 did not properly escape user input and are vulnerable to Command Injection via an attacker controlled parameter. As a result, attackers may run malicious shell commands in the context of the running process. This issue has been addressed in version 1.0.3. users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should ensure that all input passed to find-exec comes from a trusted source.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
find-execnpm | < 1.0.3 | 1.0.3 |
Affected products
3Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/shime/find-exec/commit/74fb108097c229b03d6dba4cce81e36aa364b51cnvdPatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-95rp-6gqp-6622ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/shime/find-exec/security/advisories/GHSA-95rp-6gqp-6622nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40582ghsaADVISORY
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