CVE-2023-51639 Allegra downloadExportedChart Directory Traversal Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication and read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the downloadExportedChart action.

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-2023-51639?

CVE-2023-51639 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Allegra, published on 22 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Allegra downloadExportedChart Directory Traversal Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the downloadExportedChart action. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22361.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51639?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alltena Allegra.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51639?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51639 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-2023-51639 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51639 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g8p3-q878-476h.

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