CVE-2023-44169 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 26 Sep 2023 Updated 24 Sep 2024

Attackers can write arbitrary files via admin_notify.php in SeaCMS, potentially leading to code execution or data modification.

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-2023-44169?

CVE-2023-44169 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Seacms Seacms, published on 26 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SeaCMS V12.9 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file write vulnerability via the component admin_notify.php.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44169?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Seacms Seacms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44169 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-2023-44169 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-44169 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q5x2-c4xq-2wmv.