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01 Record

CVE-2023-28617

org-babel-execute:latex in ob-latex.el in Org Mode through 9.6.1 for GNU Emacs allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a file name or directory name that contains shell metacharacters.

HighPUBLISHEDCNA: mitre
CNA base score7.8 CVSS v3.xCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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02 Description

org-babel-execute:latex in ob-latex.el in Org Mode through 9.6.1 for GNU Emacs allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a file name or directory name that contains shell metacharacters.

03 Exploitation and scoring

Exploitation
Assessed, none found. CISA's assessment recorded neither public exploit code nor evidence of exploitation when it was made.
SSVC decision
  • ExploitationnoneCISA recorded no public exploit code and no evidence of exploitation.
  • AutomatablenoAt least one step from reconnaissance to exploitation cannot be reliably automated.
  • Technical ImpacttotalSuccessful exploitation gives total control of the vulnerable component.
CISA publishes the decision points, not a final SSVC decision. The decision also depends on mission and well-being impact, which is a property of your deployment rather than of the vulnerability.
EPSS probability
0.46% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days.
EPSS percentile
Equal to or higher than the score of 40.2% of scored records. A rank, not a probability.
NVD base score
7.8 (CVSS v3.x), scored by the NVD independently of the CNA.
NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD analysis status
Modified. NVD last modified this record on 2026-06-17.
Red Hat severity
Important. Red Hat's rating for its own products, not a CVSS rating.

Exploit-prediction scores from FIRST. Independent scoring and analysis status from the NVD. Vendor severity from Red Hat. Exploitation assessment and catalog membership from CISA.

04 Metadata

Published
2023-03-19 00:00Z3 YR AGO
Last updated
2025-11-03 20:35Z11 MO AGO
Reserved
2023-03-19
Assigning CNA
mitre
Record state
PUBLISHED
Severity
High (CVSS 7.8)
CNA CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
  • CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')Base
  • CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')Class
Data version
5.2
Document digest
11e4600f5307c5ebcebf5e2578fcbb0741444f7e23366bb43eb433ad63e25c3e

05 Affected products

VendorProductVersionsPlatforms
gnuorg_modeNot specified—
redhatenterprise_linuxNot specified—
redhatrhel_ausNot specified—
redhatrhel_e4sNot specified—
redhatrhel_eusNot specified—
redhatrhel_tusNot specified—

06 References

07 Fixed in

AlmaLinux 8

  • emacs
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1
  • emacs-common
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1
  • emacs-filesystem
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1
  • emacs-lucid
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1
  • emacs-nox
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1
  • emacs-terminal
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1

Source: AlmaLinux, AlmaLinux OS. Copyright (c) 2023 AlmaLinux OS. Licensed under MIT License. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

AlmaLinux 9

  • emacs
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:27.2-6.el9_1.1
    • Affected before 1:27.2-8.el9_2.1
  • emacs-common
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:27.2-6.el9_1.1
    • Affected before 1:27.2-8.el9_2.1
  • emacs-filesystem
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:27.2-6.el9_1.1
    • Affected before 1:27.2-8.el9_2.1
  • emacs-lucid
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:27.2-6.el9_1.1
    • Affected before 1:27.2-8.el9_2.1
  • emacs-nox
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:27.2-6.el9_1.1
    • Affected before 1:27.2-8.el9_2.1

Source: AlmaLinux, AlmaLinux OS. Copyright (c) 2023 AlmaLinux OS. Licensed under MIT License. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

CloudLinux 8

  • emacs
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1
  • emacs-common
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1
  • emacs-filesystem
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1
  • emacs-lucid
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1
  • emacs-nox
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1
  • emacs-terminal
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:26.1-10.el8_8.2
    • Affected before 1:26.1-7.el8_7.1

Derived from AlmaLinux 8. Partial coverage: only packages taken from AlmaLinux 8 are listed.

Source: CloudLinux errata, CloudLinux Inc. Derived from: AlmaLinux, AlmaLinux OS. Copyright (c) 2023 AlmaLinux OS. Licensed under MIT License. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

CloudLinux 9

  • emacs
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:27.2-6.el9_1.1
    • Affected before 1:27.2-8.el9_2.1
  • emacs-common
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:27.2-6.el9_1.1
    • Affected before 1:27.2-8.el9_2.1
  • emacs-filesystem
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:27.2-6.el9_1.1
    • Affected before 1:27.2-8.el9_2.1
  • emacs-lucid
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:27.2-6.el9_1.1
    • Affected before 1:27.2-8.el9_2.1
  • emacs-nox
    Fixed

    A version is affected if any line below covers it.

    • Affected before 1:27.2-6.el9_1.1
    • Affected before 1:27.2-8.el9_2.1

Derived from AlmaLinux 9. Partial coverage: only packages taken from AlmaLinux 9 are listed.

Source: CloudLinux errata, CloudLinux Inc. Derived from: AlmaLinux, AlmaLinux OS. Copyright (c) 2023 AlmaLinux OS. Licensed under MIT License. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Debian 12

  • emacs
    Fixed in 1:28.2+1-14
  • org-mode
    Fixed in 9.5.2+dfsh-5

Source: Debian Security Tracker, the Debian security team. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Debian 13

  • emacs
    Fixed in 1:28.2+1-14
  • org-mode
    Fixed in 9.5.2+dfsh-5

Source: Debian Security Tracker, the Debian security team. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Debian 14

  • emacs
    Fixed in 1:28.2+1-14
  • org-mode
    Fixed in 9.5.2+dfsh-5

Source: Debian Security Tracker, the Debian security team. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

  • xemacs21
    No fix yet
  • xemacs21-packages
    No fix yet

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

  • xemacs21
    No fix yet
  • xemacs21-packages
    No fix yet

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

  • xemacs21
    No fix yet
  • xemacs21-packages
    No fix yet

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

  • emacs
    Fixed in 1:27.1+1-3ubuntu5.2
  • xemacs21
    No fix yet
  • xemacs21-packages
    No fix yet

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

  • xemacs21
    No fix yet
  • xemacs21-packages
    No fix yet

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu 25.10

  • xemacs21
    No fix yet
  • xemacs21-packages
    No fix yet

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

  • xemacs21
    No fix yet
  • xemacs21-packages
    No fix yet

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu 26.10

  • xemacs21
    No fix yet
  • xemacs21-packages
    No fix yet

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS

  • emacs24
    Fixed in 24.5+1-6ubuntu1.1+esm3
    Available with Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only): https://ubuntu.com/pro

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS

  • emacs25
    Fixed in 25.2+1-6ubuntu0.1~esm2
    Available with Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only): https://ubuntu.com/pro

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS

  • emacs
    Fixed in 1:26.3+1-1ubuntu2+esm1
    Available with Ubuntu Pro: https://ubuntu.com/pro

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS

  • org-mode
    Fixed in 9.5.2+dfsh-4ubuntu0.1~esm1
    Available with Ubuntu Pro: https://ubuntu.com/pro

Source: Ubuntu, Canonical Ltd. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Received through OSV.dev. Reformatted by exploit.cc.

A release or ecosystem missing from this list has no record here. It may be unaffected or not covered by the source. Source notices and licences.