CVE-2023-3241 OTCMS path traversal

Low 3.5 Published 14 Jun 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in OTCMS to read arbitrary files via the url parameter.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-3241?

CVE-2023-3241 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in OTCMS, published on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in OTCMS up to 6.62 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/read.php?mudi=announContent. The manipulation of the argument url leads to path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-231512.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3241?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Otcms Otcms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3241?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3241 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-2023-3241 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3241 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3hm8-869v-rr3v.