CVE-2023-34598 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can read arbitrary files from the server via Local File Inclusion in Gibbon, exposing sensitive installation data.
- 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-2023-34598?
CVE-2023-34598 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Gibbon v25.0.0 is vulnerable to a Local File Inclusion (LFI) where it's possible to include the content of several files present in the installation folder in the server's response.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-34598?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gibbonedu Gibbon.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34598?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-34598 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-2023-34598 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-34598 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mrqc-wm68-8hhj.