What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24698?

CVE-2023-24698 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-24698?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-24698. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Foswiki CVE-2023-24698

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2023-08-08 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Foswiki

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 08, 2023 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

Insufficient parameter validation in the Foswiki::Sandbox component of Foswiki v2.1.7 and below allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via supplying a crafted web request.

AnalysisAI

Insufficient parameter validation in the Foswiki::Sandbox component of Foswiki v2.1.7 and below allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via supplying a crafted web request. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Insufficient parameter validation in the Foswiki::Sandbox component of Foswiki v2.1.7 and below allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via supplying a crafted web request. Affected products include: Foswiki.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.