CVE-2023-42033
Visualware MyConnection Server doPostUploadfiles Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
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Descriptions
Visualware MyConnection Server doPostUploadfiles Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Visualware MyConnection Server. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.
The specific flaw exists within the doPostUploadfiles method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21612.
Vulnerabilidad de ejecución remota de código Directory Traversal de Visualware MyConnection Server doPostUploadfiles. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes remotos ejecutar código arbitrario en instalaciones afectadas de Visualware MyConnection Server. Aunque se requiere autenticación para aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad, se puede omitir el mecanismo de autenticación existente. La falla específica existe dentro del método doPostUploadfiles. El problema se debe a la falta de validación adecuada de una ruta proporcionada por el usuario antes de usarla en operaciones de archivos. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para ejecutar código en el contexto de la raíz. Era ZDI-CAN-21612.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Visualware MyConnection Server. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.
The specific flaw exists within the doPostUploadfiles method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
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Timeline
- 2023-09-06 CVE Reserved
- 2023-09-08 CVE Published
- 2024-05-03 EPSS Updated
- 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
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CWE
- CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CAPEC
References (2)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1396 | X_research Advisory |
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https://myconnectionserver.visualware.com/support/security-advisories | 2024-05-03 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
Visualware Search vendor "Visualware" | MyConnection Server Search vendor "Visualware" for product "MyConnection Server" | 11.3 Search vendor "Visualware" for product "MyConnection Server" and version "11.3" | en |
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