CVE-2023-47104
CWE-78Published: October 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
tinyfiledialogs (aka tiny file dialogs) before 3.15.0 allows shell metacharacters (such as a backquote or a dollar sign) in titles, messages, and other input data. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-36767, which only considered single and double quote characters.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper handling of shell metacharacters in input data, which can lead to command injection. It is rated as critical with a 9.8 CVSS score, indicating a high potential for impact if exploited.
No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade to version 3.15.0 or later of tinyfiledialogs to resolve the issue. Ensure all input fields are properly sanitized to prevent shell metacharacter injection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-47104 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-47104 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts