CVE-2023-25699: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in Vi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-25699?

videowhisper live streaming integration: upgrade to 5.5.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-25699 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25699 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-25699 affect?

CVE-2023-25699 affects videowhisper live streaming integration. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in VideoWhisper.Com VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects VideoWhisper Live Streaming

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-25699?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.0REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-25699 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting videowhisper live streaming integration. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in VideoWhisper.Com VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration: from n/a through 5.5.15.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: videowhisper

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-03 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

videowhisper videowhisper live streaming integration UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.5.16

Fixed in: 5.5.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy videowhisper-live-streaming-integration || rpm -q videowhisper-live-streaming-integration || videowhisper-live-streaming-integration --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.5.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade videowhisper-live-streaming-integration

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade videowhisper-live-streaming-integration

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-25699?

videowhisper live streaming integration: upgrade to 5.5.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-25699 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25699 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-25699 affect?

CVE-2023-25699 affects videowhisper live streaming integration. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in VideoWhisper.Com VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects VideoWhisper Live Streaming

How urgent is CVE-2023-25699?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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