CVE-2023-31461 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit an open API listener to execute arbitrary code via path traversal in SteelSeries GG.

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-2023-31461?

CVE-2023-31461 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jul 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Attackers can exploit an open API listener on SteelSeries GG 36.0.0 to create a sub-application that will be executed automatically from a controlled location, because of a path traversal vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31461?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Steelseries Gg.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31461?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31461 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-2023-31461 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-31461 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qx2j-4rr6-vhjp.

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