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CVE-2022-48483

7.5 · HIGH

3CX before 18 Hotfix 1 build 18.0.3.461 on Windows allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read %WINDIR%\system32 files via /Electron/download directory traversal in conjunction with a path comp…

Published May 2, 2023CWE-22EPSS 2.01%

Overview

CVE-2022-48483 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 2, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

3CX before 18 Hotfix 1 build 18.0.3.461 on Windows allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read %WINDIR%\system32 files via /Electron/download directory traversal in conjunction with a path component that has a drive letter and uses backslash characters. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2022-28005.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refmedium.com/%40frycos/pwning-3cx-phone-management-backends-from-the-internet-d0096339dd88Refwww.3cx.com/blog/change-log/phone-system-change-log/Refmedium.com/%40frycos/pwning-3cx-phone-management-backends-from-the-internet-d0096339dd88Refwww.3cx.com/blog/change-log/phone-system-change-log/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48483?

CVE-2022-48483 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 2, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-48483?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-48483?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-48483?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-48483 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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