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CVE-2023-48257

7.8 · HIGH

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access sensitive data inside exported packages or obtain up to Remote Code Execution (RCE) with root privileges on the device.

Published Jan 10, 2024CWE-1391EPSS 0.54%

Overview

CVE-2023-48257 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 10, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access sensitive data inside exported packages or obtain up to Remote Code Execution (RCE) with root privileges on the device. The vulnerability can be exploited directly by authenticated users, via crafted HTTP requests, or indirectly by unauthenticated users, by accessing already-exported backup packages, or crafting an import package and inducing an authenticated victim into sending the HTTP upload request.

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-2023-48257?

CVE-2023-48257 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 10, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-48257?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-48257?

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.

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