CVE-2023-37378 Missing authorization in n/a
NSIS mishandles access control for the uninstaller directory, potentially allowing local attackers to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-37378?
CVE-2023-37378 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) before 3.09 mishandles access control for an uninstaller directory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37378?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Nullsoft Scriptable Install System.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37378?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-37378 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-37378 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37378, DLA-3483-1, DLA-3874-1, GHSA-5r79-3284-v2f8, MGASA-2023-0236, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-37378.