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CVE-2020-15167: Arbitrary code execution via configuration file in Miller

• Severity: high (CVSS 8.6 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 2020-09-02 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-94

Description

In Miller (command line utility) using the configuration file support introduced in version 5.9.0, it is possible for an attacker to cause Miller to run arbitrary code by placing a malicious `.mlrrc` file in the working directory. See linked GitHub Security Advisory for complete details. A fix is ready and will be released as Miller 5.9.1.

Affected products

• johnkerl miller: 5.9.0

References

• https://github.com/johnkerl/miller/security/advisories/GHSA-mw2v-4q78-j2cw
• https://github.com/johnkerl/miller/security/advisories/GHSA-mw2v-4q78-j2cw

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