CVE-2022-48483: Path Traversal

Published May 2, 2023
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Updated

3CX before 18 Hotfix 1 build 18.0.3.461 on Windows allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read %WINDIR%\system32 files via /Electron/download directory traversal in conjunction with a path component that has a drive letter and uses backslash characters. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2022-28005.

Affected Software

1 affected component
3CX 3CX<18.0.3.461

Event History

May 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
05:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this 3CX vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this 3CX vulnerability is CVE-2022-48483.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48483?

The severity of CVE-2022-48483 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2022-48483 affect 3CX software?

CVE-2022-48483 affects 3CX software before 18 Hotfix 1 build 18.0.3.461 on Windows.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-48483?

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-48483 to read %WINDIR%\system32 files via directory traversal in conjunction with a drive letter and backslash characters.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-48483?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-48483 at the following links: [Link 1](https://medium.com/@frycos/pwning-3cx-phone-management-backends-from-the-internet-d0096339dd88), [Link 2](https://www.3cx.com/blog/change-log/phone-system-change-log/).

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