What is CVE-2023-1663?

CVE-2023-1663 is a vulnerability in Coverity versions prior to 2023.3.2 that allows forced browsing, exposing authenticated resources to unauthorized actors.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1663?

The severity of CVE-2023-1663 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.

How does CVE-2023-1663 affect Coverity?

CVE-2023-1663 affects Coverity versions prior to 2023.3.2 by exposing authenticated resources to unauthorized actors through forced browsing.

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-1663?

To mitigate CVE-2023-1663, update your Coverity installation to version 2023.3.2 or later and ensure the servlet mapping for the Apache Tomcat server is properly configured.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-1663

medium

6.5

CWE

425

29/3/2023

12/2/2025

CVE-2023-1663: Authenticated Resources Accessible via Forced Browsing

Q: What is the root cause of CVE-2023-1663?

The root cause of CVE-2023-1663 is an insecurely configured servlet mapping for the underlying Apache Tomcat server in Coverity versions prior to 2023.3.2.

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

Coverity versions prior to 2023.3.2 are vulnerable to forced browsing, which exposes authenticated resources to unauthorized actors. The root cause of this vulnerability is an insecurely configured servlet mapping for the underlying Apache Tomcat server. As a result, the downloads directory and its contents are accessible. 5.9 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C)

Credit: disclosure@synopsys.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Coverity	<2023.3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1663?
CVE-2023-1663 is a vulnerability in Coverity versions prior to 2023.3.2 that allows forced browsing, exposing authenticated resources to unauthorized actors.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1663?
The severity of CVE-2023-1663 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.
How does CVE-2023-1663 affect Coverity?
CVE-2023-1663 affects Coverity versions prior to 2023.3.2 by exposing authenticated resources to unauthorized actors through forced browsing.
What is the root cause of CVE-2023-1663?
The root cause of CVE-2023-1663 is an insecurely configured servlet mapping for the underlying Apache Tomcat server in Coverity versions prior to 2023.3.2.
How can I mitigate CVE-2023-1663?
To mitigate CVE-2023-1663, update your Coverity installation to version 2023.3.2 or later and ensure the servlet mapping for the Apache Tomcat server is properly configured.

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