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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-40050

CVE-2023-40050: 
Chef Automate vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Upload profile either through API or user interface in Chef Automate prior to and including version 4.10.29 using InSpec check command with maliciously crafted profile allows remote code execution.

Source: NVD

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Published date

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