CVE-2023-29919 Missing authorization in n/a

Q: Is CVE-2023-29919 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29919 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-29919?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29919 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.8 Published 23 May 2023 Updated 17 Jan 2025

Attackers can read or modify any server file via unrestricted texteditor.php in SolarView Compact, requiring immediate mitigation.

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-2023-29919?

CVE-2023-29919 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SolarView Compact <= 6.0 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. Any file on the server can be read or modified because texteditor.php is not restricted.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29919?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Contec Solarview Compact Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29919?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29919 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-2023-29919 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29919 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-frrm-2grp-jmjh.