CVE-2023-46455 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can write arbitrary files via path traversal in the OpenVPN client upload feature, potentially leading to code execution on GL.iNET routers.
- 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-2023-46455?
CVE-2023-46455 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In GL.iNET GL-AR300M routers with firmware v4.3.7 it is possible to write arbitrary files through a path traversal attack in the OpenVPN client file upload functionality.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46455?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gl-Inet Gl-Ar300m Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46455?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46455 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-2023-46455 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-46455 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vq7h-4q4f-453x.