CVE-2023-4990 Path traversal in MCL-Net
Attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in MCL-Net, requiring an upgrade to the latest update package.
- 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-2023-4990?
CVE-2023-4990 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in MCL-Net, published on 11 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in MCL-Net versions prior to 4.6 Update Package (P01) may allow attackers to read arbitrary files.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4990?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Espeak-Ng Espeak Ng, Mcl-Collection Mcl-Net Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4990?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4990 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-2023-4990 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4990 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5f7-hwxq-fm43.