CVE-2023-47246 SysAid Server Path Traversal
Attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in SysAid On-Premise to write files to the webroot, resulting in remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 13 Nov 2023
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-47246?
CVE-2023-47246 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In SysAid On-Premise before 23.3.36, a path traversal vulnerability leads to code execution after an attacker writes a file to the Tomcat webroot, as exploited in the wild in November 2023.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47246?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sysaid Sysaid.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47246?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-47246 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 4 Dec 2023.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-47246 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-47246 in the wild since at least 13 Nov 2023, including in ransomware campaigns.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2025-2775 SysAid On-Prem Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
- CVE-2025-2776 SysAid On-Prem Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
- CVE-2024-36393 SysAid - CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
- CVE-2025-2777 SysAid On-Prem <= 23.3.40 lshw Proceessing XML External Entity Injection
- CVE-2024-36394 SysAid - CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3gp-79x2-f8rp.