CVE-2023-34204 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can overwrite files or modify cache by exploiting predictable temporary file paths in imapsync, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
- 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-2023-34204?
CVE-2023-34204 is a medium-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
imapsync through 2.229 uses predictable paths under /tmp and /var/tmp in its default mode of operation. Both of these are typically world-writable, and thus (for example) an attacker can modify imapsync's cache and overwrite files belonging to the user who runs it.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-34204?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Imapsync Project Imapsync.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34204?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-34204 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-2023-34204 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-34204 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwpq-84p4-86mx.