What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42232?

CVE-2023-42232 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: 0.6%.

Which versions of Helpdeskadvanced are affected by CVE-2023-42232?

CVE-2023-42232 presents notable security risk, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-42232?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Helpdeskadvanced CVE-2023-42232

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-01-13 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Helpdeskadvanced

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

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 13, 2025 - 22:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Pat Infinite Solutions HelpdeskAdvanced <= 11.0.33 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal via the Navigator/Index function.

AnalysisAI

Pat Infinite Solutions HelpdeskAdvanced <= 11.0.33 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal via the Navigator/Index function. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Pat Infinite Solutions HelpdeskAdvanced <= 11.0.33 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal via the Navigator/Index function. Affected products include: Zucchetti Helpdeskadvanced.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.