CVE-2023-33544 hawtio vulnerable to Path Traversal
Attackers can upload malicious zip files to overwrite arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-33544?
CVE-2023-33544 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jun 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
hawtio 2.17.2 is vulnerable to Path Traversal. it is possible to input malicious zip files, which can result in the high-risk files after decompression being stored in any location, even leading to file overwrite.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33544?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including io.hawt:project. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
io.hawt:project Maven | All versions to 2.17.2 | None |
io.hawt:project Maven | All versions to 2.17.2 | None |
Products include Hawt Hawtio.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33544?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33544 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-2023-33544 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-33544 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p223-c4w6-q454.