CVE-2024-23738: Critical severity Postman Postman vulnerability

Published Jan 28, 2024
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Updated

An issue in Postman version 10.22 and before on macOS allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the RunAsNode and enableNodeClilnspectArguments settings. NOTE: the vendor states "we dispute the report's accuracy ... the configuration does not enable remote code execution.."

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
Postman Postman<10.22
macOS

Event History

Jan 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23738?

The severity of CVE-2024-23738 has not been officially rated, but it potentially allows remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23738?

To mitigate CVE-2024-23738, users should upgrade Postman to version 10.23 or later.

3

What versions of Postman are affected by CVE-2024-23738?

CVE-2024-23738 affects Postman versions 10.22 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2024-23738 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2024-23738 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

5

Is MacOS vulnerable to CVE-2024-23738?

No, CVE-2024-23738 specifically targets versions of Postman on macOS prior to 10.22, but macOS itself is not inherently vulnerable.

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