What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-43256?

CVE-2023-43256 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-43256?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-43256. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Gladys Assistant CVE-2023-43256

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2023-09-25 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Gladys Assistant

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 25, 2023 - 14:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

A path traversal in Gladys Assistant v4.26.1 and below allows authenticated attackers to extract sensitive files in the host machine by exploiting a non-sanitized user input.

AnalysisAI

A path traversal in Gladys Assistant v4.26.1 and below allows authenticated attackers to extract sensitive files in the host machine by exploiting a non-sanitized user input. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. A path traversal in Gladys Assistant v4.26.1 and below allows authenticated attackers to extract sensitive files in the host machine by exploiting a non-sanitized user input. Affected products include: Gladysassistant Gladys Assistant.

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.