CVE-2023-3643 Boss Mini document file inclusion

High 7.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in Boss Mini to include arbitrary files, potentially leading to data disclosure or code execution.

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-2023-3643?

CVE-2023-3643 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Boss Mini, published on 12 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Boss Mini 1.4.0 Build 6221. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file boss/servlet/document. The manipulation of the argument path leads to file inclusion. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-233889 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-73

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3643?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Carel Boss Mini Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3643?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3643 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-2023-3643 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-3643 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6p6c-jp3p-772m.

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