CVE-2023-40299

Published Oct 4, 2023

Updated

Kong Insomnia 2023.4.0 on macOS allows attackers to execute code and access restricted files, or make requests for TCC permissions, by using the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable.

Affected Software

4 affected components

All of the following

Apple macOS

konghq Insomnia=2023.4.0

Apple macOS

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/Kong/insomnia/pull/6217/commits

Event History

Oct 4, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this Kong Insomnia vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Kong Insomnia vulnerability is CVE-2023-40299.

What are the affected software versions?

The affected software version is Kong Insomnia 2023.4.0 on macOS.

What can attackers do with this vulnerability?

Attackers can execute code, access restricted files, or make requests for TCC permissions using the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES environment variable.

How severe is this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update to a patched version of Kong Insomnia by following the official release and changelog information provided by the Insomnia team.

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