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CVE-2023-29566: huedawn-tesseract 0.3.3 and dawnsparks-node-tesseract 0.4.0 to 0.4.1 was discovered to contain a remote code e

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CVE-2023-29566 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting dawnsparks-node-tesseract, huedawn-tesseract. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

huedawn-tesseract 0.3.3 and dawnsparks-node-tesseract 0.4.0 to 0.4.1 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the child_process function.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-77, CWE-94
Published2023-04-24
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dawnsparks-node-tesseract project · huedawn-tesseract project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

dawnsparks-node-tesseract project dawnsparks-node-tesseract DOWNGRADE
Affected: 0.4.0 · 0.4.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4.0
1. Check installed version
npm ls dawnsparks-node-tesseract
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4.0
npm view dawnsparks-node-tesseract versions npm install dawnsparks-node-tesseract@"<0.4.0"
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
huedawn-tesseract project huedawn-tesseract DOWNGRADE
Affected: 0.3.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.0
1. Check installed version
npm ls huedawn-tesseract
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.0
npm view huedawn-tesseract versions npm install huedawn-tesseract@"<0.3.0"
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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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-2023-29566?

dawnsparks-node-tesseract: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; huedawn-tesseract: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-29566 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29566 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-2023-29566 affect?

CVE-2023-29566 affects dawnsparks-node-tesseract, huedawn-tesseract. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). huedawn-tesseract 0.3.3 and dawnsparks-node-tesseract 0.4.0 to 0.4.1 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the child_process function.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29566?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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