CVE-2023-45880 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the report template builder to create PHP files in the webroot, leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-45880?
CVE-2023-45880 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GibbonEdu Gibbon through version 25.0.0 allows Directory Traversal via the report template builder. An attacker can create a new Asset Component. The templateFileDestination parameter can be set to an arbitrary pathname (and extension). This allows creation of PHP files outside of the uploads directory, directly in the webroot.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45880?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gibbonedu Gibbon.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45880?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45880 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-2023-45880 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-45880 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffw7-j6wm-254p.