critical
9.8
CWE
94
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-24538: Backticks not treated as string delimiters in html/template

First published: Tue Apr 04 2023(Updated: )

Golang Go could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the failure to properly consider backticks (`) as Javascript string delimiters. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Credit: security@golang.org security@golang.org security@golang.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Golang Go<1.19.8
Golang Go>=1.20.0<1.20.3
redhat/golang<1.20.3
1.20.3
redhat/golang<1.19.8
1.19.8
debian/golang-1.15<=1.15.15-1~deb11u4
debian/golang-1.19
1.19.8-2
IBM Concert Software<=1.0.0 - 1.0.1

Remedy

https://go.dev/cl/482079

Remedy

https://go.dev/issue/59234

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-24538.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-24538?

    The severity rating of CVE-2023-24538 is critical with a value of 9.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-24538?

    Versions up to but excluding 1.19.8 of Golang Go, as well as versions up to but excluding 1.20.3 of Golang Go, are affected by CVE-2023-24538.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-24538?

    To fix CVE-2023-24538, update your Golang Go package to version 1.19.8 or later if you are using a version below 1.19.8, or update to version 1.20.3 or later if you are using a version between 1.20.0 and 1.20.3.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2023-24538?

    Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-24538 at the following links: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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