CVE-2023-33245 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can overwrite arbitrary files and potentially execute code by crafting world data containing symlinks in Minecraft Java Edition.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-33245?
CVE-2023-33245 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Minecraft through 1.19 and 1.20 pre-releases before 7 (Java) allow arbitrary file overwrite, and possibly code execution, via crafted world data that contains a symlink.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33245?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Minecraft Minecraft.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33245?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33245 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-2023-33245 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-33245 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-47v7-36cr-738c.