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01 Record

CVE-2023-32700

LuaTeX before 1.17.0 allows execution of arbitrary shell commands when compiling a TeX file obtained from an untrusted source. This occurs because luatex-core.lua lets the original io.popen be

HighPUBLISHEDCNA: mitre
CNA base score8.8 CVSS v3.xCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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02 Description

LuaTeX before 1.17.0 allows execution of arbitrary shell commands when compiling a TeX file obtained from an untrusted source. This occurs because luatex-core.lua lets the original io.popen be

03 Exploitation and scoring

Exploitation
Public exploit code exists. CISA's assessment records a public proof of concept. That is not a report of exploitation in the wild.
SSVC decision
  • ExploitationpocPublic proof-of-concept exploit code exists. Not a report of exploitation in the wild.
  • 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
0.81% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days.
EPSS percentile
Equal to or higher than the score of 56.6% 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
2023-05-20 00:00Z3 YR AGO
Last updated
2025-01-31 15:30Z1 YR AGO
Reserved
2023-05-11
Assigning CNA
mitre
Record state
PUBLISHED
Severity
High (CVSS 8.8)
CNA CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
  • CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')Class
Data version
5.1
Document digest
399f7ab7296ad7668a3bdb3711c7587c678b3d6f2eee5765b7b9db17425e60a1

05 Affected products

VendorProductVersionsPlatforms
luatex_projectluatexNot specified—
miktexmiktexNot specified—
redhatenterprise_linuxNot specified—
redhatrhel_ausNot specified—
redhatrhel_e4sNot specified—
redhatrhel_eusNot specified—
redhatrhel_tusNot specified—
tugtex_liveNot specified—

06 References

07 Fixed in

AlmaLinux 9

  • texlive
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-adjustbox
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-ae
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-algorithms
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-alphalph
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-amscls
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-amsfonts
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-amsmath
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-anyfontsize
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-anysize
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-appendix
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-arabxetex
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-arphic
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-atbegshi
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-attachfile
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-attachfile2
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-atveryend
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-auxhook
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-avantgar
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-awesomebox
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-babel
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-babel-english
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-babelbib
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-base
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-beamer
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bera
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-beton
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bibtex
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bibtopic
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bidi
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bigfoot
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bigintcalc
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bitset
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bookman
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bookmark
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-booktabs
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-breakurl
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-breqn
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-capt-of
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-caption
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2

331 further packages in AlmaLinux 9 not shown (first 40 listed).

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

CloudLinux 9

  • texlive
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-adjustbox
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-ae
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-algorithms
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-alphalph
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-amscls
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-amsfonts
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-amsmath
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-anyfontsize
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-anysize
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-appendix
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-arabxetex
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-arphic
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-atbegshi
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-attachfile
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-attachfile2
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-atveryend
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-auxhook
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-avantgar
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-awesomebox
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-babel
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-babel-english
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-babelbib
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-base
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-beamer
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bera
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-beton
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bibtex
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bibtopic
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bidi
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bigfoot
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bigintcalc
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bitset
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bookman
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-bookmark
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-booktabs
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-breakurl
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-breqn
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-capt-of
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2
  • texlive-caption
    Fixed in 9:20200406-26.el9_2

331 further packages in CloudLinux 9 not shown (first 40 listed).

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

  • texlive-bin
    Fixed in 2022.20220321.62855-5.1

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

Debian 13

  • texlive-bin
    Fixed in 2022.20220321.62855-5.1

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

Debian 14

  • texlive-bin
    Fixed in 2022.20220321.62855-5.1

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

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

  • texlive-bin
    Fixed in 2017.20170613.44572-8ubuntu0.2

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

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

  • texlive-bin
    Fixed in 2019.20190605.51237-3ubuntu0.1

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

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

  • texlive-bin
    Fixed in 2021.20210626.59705-1ubuntu0.1

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.