CVE-2023-41118 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published 12 Dec 2023 Updated 26 Nov 2024

Authenticated users can bypass authorization to read, write, or delete files when superusers configure specific directory locations.

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-2023-41118?

CVE-2023-41118 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in EnterpriseDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) before 11.21.32, 12.x before 12.16.20, 13.x before 13.12.16, 14.x before 14.9.0, and 15.x before 15.4.0. It may allow an authenticated user to bypass authorization requirements and access underlying implementation functions. When a superuser has configured file locations using CREATE DIRECTORY, these functions allow users to take a wide range of actions, including read, write, copy, rename, and delete.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41118?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Enterprisedb Postgres Advanced Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41118?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41118 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-41118 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41118 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-75qc-j87q-6gh5.