| CVE ID | CVE-2023-42033 |
| CVSS SCORE | 7.2, AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Visualware |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
MyConnection Server |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Visualware MyConnection Server. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the doPostUploadfiles 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 execute code in the context of root. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Visualware has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://myconnectionserver.visualware.com/support/security-advisories |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | 06fe5fd2bc53027c4a3b7e395af0b850e7b8a044 |
