CVE-2023-40299

HIGH EPSS 27.1%
Published Oct 4, 20232y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Oct 4, 2023 2y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
27.1% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-114

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
konghqinsomnia2023.4.0any
applemacos*any

References 4

  • github.com https://github.com/Kong/insomnia/pull/6217/commits
    Patch
  • github.com https://github.com/Kong/insomnia/releases
    Release Notes
  • insomnia.rest https://insomnia.rest/changelog
    Release Notes
  • angelystor.com https://www.angelystor.com/posts/cve-2023-40299/
    ExploitThird Party Advisory

Remediation

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