CVE-2023-52332 Allegra serveMathJaxLibraries Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in Allegra to disclose sensitive information, including stored credentials, without authentication.

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-2023-52332?

CVE-2023-52332 is a high-severity 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 serveMathJaxLibraries Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the serveMathJaxLibraries method. 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 disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-22532.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52332?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alltena Allegra.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52332?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52332 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-2023-52332 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-52332 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hxgh-cc73-q76h.

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