CVE-2022-48483 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 May 2023 Updated 30 Jan 2025

Unauthenticated remote attackers can read system files via directory traversal in the 3CX desktop client, exposing sensitive Windows system data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-48483?

CVE-2022-48483 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-48483?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 3cx 3cx.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48483?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-48483 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-48483 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-48483 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q8jh-8mqf-vwq9.