CVE-2023-34880 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in CMS Easy to execute arbitrary code and read local files via the language admin module.

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-2023-34880?

CVE-2023-34880 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

cmseasy v7.7.7.7 20230520 was discovered to contain a path traversal vulnerability via the add_action method at lib/admin/language_admin.php. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and perform a local file inclusion.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-34880?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cmseasy Cmseasy.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34880?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-34880 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-2023-34880 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-34880 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4xm-h78v-wx67.

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