CVE-2023-2273: Rapid7 Insight Agent Directory Traversal

Published Apr 26, 2023
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Updated

Rapid7 Insight Agent token handler versions 3.2.6 and below, suffer from a Directory Traversal vulnerability whereby unsanitized input from a CLI argument flows into io.ioutil.WriteFile, where it is used as a path. This can result in a Path Traversal vulnerability and allow an attacker to write arbitrary files. This issue is remediated in version 3.3.0 via safe guards that reject inputs that attempt to do path traversal.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Rapid7 Insight Agent<3.3.0

Event History

Apr 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-2273?

CVE-2023-2273 is a vulnerability in Rapid7 Insight Agent token handler versions 3.2.6 and below that allows a Path Traversal attack.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2273?

The severity of CVE-2023-2273 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-2273?

Rapid7 Insight Agent versions 3.2.6 and below are affected by CVE-2023-2273.

4

How does CVE-2023-2273 work?

CVE-2023-2273 exploits a Directory Traversal vulnerability, where unsanitized input from a CLI argument is used as a path, allowing an attacker to write arbitrary files.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-2273?

Yes, it is recommended to upgrade to Rapid7 Insight Agent version 3.3.0 or above to mitigate the vulnerability.

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