CVE-2023-2091
KylinSoft youker-assistant adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer os command injection
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KylinSoft youker-assistant on KylinOS. Affected by this vulnerability is the function adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.1.4.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226099.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- Low
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
KylinSoft youker-assistant adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer os command injection
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KylinSoft youker-assistant on KylinOS. Affected by this vulnerability is the function adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.1.4.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226099.
- Record
CVE-2023-2091- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 6.8
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-78
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-33617
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KylinSoft youker-assistant on KylinOS. Affected by this vulnerability is the function adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.1.4.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226099.
- Record
EUVD-2023-33617- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-p68q-j5xf-h247
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KylinSoft youker-assistant. Affected by this...
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KylinSoft youker-assistant. Affected by this vulnerability is the function adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.1.4.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226099.
- Record
GHSA-p68q-j5xf-h247- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-78
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KylinSoft youker-assistant on KylinOS. Affected by this vulnerability is the function adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.1.4.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226099.
- Record
CVE-2023-2091- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - CVSS 2.0
- 6.8 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-78
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVOESA-2024-1525
youker-assistant security update
Integrated tool to aid in routine system maintenance tasks Kylin Assistant is a tool designed to help Ubuntu and Ubuntu Kylin desktop users manage and maintain many aspects of their working environment conveniently in a single application, providing a consistent user experience.
Security Fix(es):
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KylinSoft youker-assistant on KylinOS. Affected by this vulnerability is the function adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.1.4.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226099.(CVE-2023-2091)
- Record
OESA-2024-1525- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVOESA-2024-1601
youker-assistant security update
Integrated tool to aid in routine system maintenance tasks Kylin Assistant is a tool designed to help Ubuntu and Ubuntu Kylin desktop users manage and maintain many aspects of their working environment conveniently in a single application, providing a consistent user experience.
Security Fix(es):
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KylinSoft youker-assistant on KylinOS. Affected by this vulnerability is the function adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.1.4.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226099.(CVE-2023-2091)
- Record
OESA-2024-1601- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVOESA-2024-1657
youker-assistant security update
Integrated tool to aid in routine system maintenance tasks Kylin Assistant is a tool designed to help Ubuntu and Ubuntu Kylin desktop users manage and maintain many aspects of their working environment conveniently in a single application, providing a consistent user experience.
Security Fix(es):
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in KylinSoft youker-assistant on KylinOS. Affected by this vulnerability is the function adjust_cpufreq_scaling_governer. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.1.4.13 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226099.(CVE-2023-2091)
- Record
OESA-2024-1657- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
youker-assistantopenEuler:22.03-LTS-SP2 |
before 3.0.4-4.oe2203sp2 | 3.0.4-4.oe2203sp2 |
youker-assistantopenEuler:22.03-LTS-SP1 |
before 3.0.3-8.oe2203sp1 | 3.0.3-8.oe2203sp1 |
youker-assistantopenEuler:22.03-LTS-SP3 |
before 3.0.4-4.oe2203sp3 | 3.0.4-4.oe2203sp3 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases, published | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-2091 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Kylinos Youker-assistant, published April 15, 2023. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.47%, the 73rd percentile. Fixed in youker-assistant 3.0.4-4.oe2203sp2.
References
vuldb.com?id.226099
github.com/i900008/vulndb/blob/main/youker-assistant_vuln.md
kylinos.cn/support/loophole/patch/3375.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2091
openeuler.org/en/security/safety-bulletin/detail.html?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1525