CVE-2023-1718 Bitrix24 Denial-of-Service (DoS) via Improper File Stream Access

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can cause denial of service in Bitrix24 by exploiting improper file stream access in the upload endpoint.

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-2023-1718?

CVE-2023-1718 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in Bitrix24, published on 1 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper file stream access in /desktop_app/file.ajax.php?action=uploadfile in Bitrix24 22.0.300 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to cause denial-of-service via a crafted "tmp_url".

Weakness: CWE-835

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1718?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bitrix24 Bitrix24.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1718?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1718 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is CVE-2023-1718 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-1718 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qx86-33ww-3474.

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