How severe is CVE-2023-42658?

CVE-2023-42658 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42658 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42658?

CVE-2023-42658 affects Chef Inspec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42658?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-42658 published?

CVE-2023-42658 was published on 2023-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42658

CVE-2023-42658 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chef Inspec with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Chef Inspec
Published: 2023-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Archive command in Chef InSpec prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allow local command execution via maliciously crafted profile.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42658?: Archive command in Chef InSpec prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allow local command execution via maliciously crafted profile.
How severe is CVE-2023-42658?: CVE-2023-42658 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42658 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42658?: CVE-2023-42658 affects Chef Inspec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42658?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-42658 published?: CVE-2023-42658 was published on 2023-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:chef:inspec:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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