CVE-2023-1313 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in cockpit-hq/cockpit

High 7.2 Published Updated

Attackers can upload malicious files to execute arbitrary code on Cockpit CMS instances, requiring an upgrade to secure the application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-1313?

CVE-2023-1313 is a high-severity vulnerability in cockpit-hq/cockpit, published on 10 Mar 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.4.1.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1313?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including cockpit-hq/cockpit. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
cockpit-hq/cockpit PackagistAll versions2.4.1
cockpit-hq/cockpit PackagistAll versions2.4.1

Products include Agentejo Cockpit.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1313?

Upgrade cockpit-hq/cockpit to 2.4.1 or later.

Is CVE-2023-1313 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-1313 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6x8f-x6qw-qwx3.

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