CVE-2023-48378 Softnext Mail SQR Expert - Path Traversal

High 7.5 Published Updated

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit a path traversal vulnerability to bypass authentication and download arbitrary system files.

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-2023-48378?

CVE-2023-48378 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Softnext Mail SQR Expert , published on 15 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Softnext Mail SQR Expert has a path traversal vulnerability within its parameter in a specific URL. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and download arbitrary system files.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48378?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Softnext Mail Sqr Expert.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48378?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48378 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-2023-48378 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48378 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pwmr-6x4v-frjm.

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