CVE-2023-2909 A Directory traversal vulnerability was found on EZ Sync service of ADM

High 8.5 Published 31 May 2023 Updated 9 Jan 2025

Attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in the EZ Sync service to delete arbitrary files on ASUSTOR ADM devices.

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

What is CVE-2023-2909?

CVE-2023-2909 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in ASUSTOR ADM, published on 31 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EZ Sync service fails to adequately handle user input, allowing an attacker to navigate beyond the intended directory structure and delete files. Affected products and versions include: ADM 4.0.6.REG2, 4.1.0 and below as well as ADM 4.2.1.RGE2 and below.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2909?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Asustor Adm.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2909?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2909 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-2023-2909 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2909 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-28mp-g2wm-23p3.