CVE-2023-31483 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can write files outside the current directory via a crafted tar archive in the Cauldron cbang library.
- 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-2023-31483?
CVE-2023-31483 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
tar/TarFileReader.cpp in Cauldron cbang before bastet-v8.1.17 has a directory traversal during extraction that allows the attacker to create or write to files outside the current directory via a crafted tar archive.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31483?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cauldrondevelopment Cbang.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31483?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31483 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-2023-31483 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-31483 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r4h7-r2h7-fgx9.