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CVE-2023-48249

6.5 · MEDIUM

The vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to list arbitrary folders in all paths of the system under the context of the application OS user (“root”) via a crafted HTTP request.

Published Jan 10, 2024CWE-22EPSS 0.78%

Overview

CVE-2023-48249 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 10, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to list arbitrary folders in all paths of the system under the context of the application OS user (“root”) via a crafted HTTP request.

By abusing this vulnerability, it is possible to steal session cookies of other active users.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48249?

CVE-2023-48249 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 10, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-48249?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-48249?

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-2023-48249?

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