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CVE-2020-15167
CVE-2020-15167
PUBLISHED
CVSS 8.2 HIGH
Arbitrary code execution via configuration file in Miller
Reported by github_m · Published September 2, 2020
In Miller (command line utility) using the configuration file support introduced in version 5.9.0, it is possible for an attacker to cause Miller to run arbitrary code by placing a malicious `.mlrrc` file in the working directory. See linked GitHub Security Advisory for complete details. A fix is ready and will be released as Miller 5.9.1.
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
8.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| johnkerl | miller | = 5.9.0 |
| johnkerl | miller | 5.9.0 |
Timeline
- Sep 2, 2020 CVE Published
- Apr 14, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Nov 21, 2024 CVE Updated
- Sep 4, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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