CVE-2023-37781 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can perform directory traversal by uploading a crafted text file in the EMQX SN plugin, potentially reading or modifying files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-37781?

CVE-2023-37781 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jul 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in the emqx_sn plugin of EMQX v4.3.8 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal via uploading a crafted .txt file.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37781?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emqx Emqx.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37781?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37781 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-2023-37781 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-37781 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rf57-rr5g-mqmp.

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