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CVE-2023-38702

9.9 · CRITICAL

Knowage is an open source analytics and business intelligence suite.

Published Aug 4, 2023CWE-22EPSS 1.17%

Overview

CVE-2023-38702 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 4, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Knowage is an open source analytics and business intelligence suite. Starting in the 6.x.x branch and prior to version 8.1.8, the endpoint `/knowage/restful-services/dossier/importTemplateFile` allows authenticated users to upload `template file` on the server, but does not need any authorization to be reached. When the JSP file is uploaded, the attacker just needs to connect to `/knowageqbeengine/foo.jsp` to gain code execution on the server. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker with low privileges can upload a JSP file to the `knowageqbeengine` directory and gain code execution capability on the server. This issue has been patched in Knowage version 8.1.8.

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

GitHubgithub.com/KnowageLabs/Knowage-Server/security/advisories/GHSA-7mjh-73q3-c3fcGitHubgithub.com/KnowageLabs/Knowage-Server/security/advisories/GHSA-7mjh-73q3-c3fc

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38702?

CVE-2023-38702 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 4, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-38702?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-38702?

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-2023-38702?

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