Security readout for executives and security teams
Ledger CLI can be tricked into mishandling a ledger journal file. If a user opens a malicious file, the flaw may allow code execution with the user's privileges. This matters most where finance or accounting workflows process files from customers, partners, or public sources. Exposure is likely limited to systems where Ledger CLI 3.1.1 or the referenced 3.1 HEAD build is installed and users open ledger or journal files from untrusted sources. Server exposure is not shown by the sources unless automated workflows ingest attacker-controlled journal files. Treat as a targeted-file risk, not a broad internet-exposed emergency. Prioritize finance, accounting, and automation environments that handle third-party ledger files, then update or remove affected Ledger CLI versions. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove unsupported Ledger CLI 3.1.1 deployments.; Review Ledger, openSUSE, and Gentoo guidance for fixed packages.; Apply supported distribution or vendor Ledger CLI updates..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-202004-05CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0304CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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