PatchTheCVECVE-2023-26107: All versions of the package sketchsvg are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Injection when invoking shell.exec with
CVE-2023-26107 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting sketchsvg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of the package sketchsvg are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Injection when invoking shell.exec without sanitization nor parametrization while concatenating the current directory as part of the command string.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 65%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2023-03-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-26107?
sketchsvg: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-26107 being exploited?
CVE-2023-26107 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-2023-26107 affect?
CVE-2023-26107 affects sketchsvg. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). All versions of the package sketchsvg are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Injection when invoking shell.exec without sanitization nor parametrization while concatenating the current directory as part of the command string.
How urgent is CVE-2023-26107?
Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference