CVE-2023-25573 Improper access control to download file in metersphere

High 8.6 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can download any file accessible to the application process due to missing access controls on a specific API 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-2023-25573?

CVE-2023-25573 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in metersphere, published on 9 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

metersphere is an open source continuous testing platform. In affected versions an improper access control vulnerability exists in `/api/jmeter/download/files`, which allows any user to download any file without authentication. This issue may expose all files available to the running process. This issue has been addressed in version 1.20.20 lts and 2.7.1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25573?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metersphere Metersphere.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25573?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25573 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-25573 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-25573 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mcwr-j9vm-5g8h.

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