7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-23907: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Jul 06 2023(Updated: )

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the server.js start functionality of Milesight VPN v2.0.2. A specially-crafted network request can lead to arbitrary file read. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Milesight Milesightvpn=2.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-23907?

    CVE-2023-23907 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the server.js start functionality of Milesight VPN v2.0.2 that allows arbitrary file read through a specially-crafted network request.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-23907?

    CVE-2023-23907 has a severity value of 7.5 (high).

  • How does CVE-2023-23907 affect Milesight VPN v2.0.2?

    CVE-2023-23907 affects Milesight VPN v2.0.2 by allowing arbitrary file read through a specially-crafted network request.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2023-23907?

    As of now, there is no available fix for CVE-2023-23907. It is recommended to apply the latest security patches and updates provided by the vendor.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23907?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-23907 at the following reference: [CVE-2023-23907](https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1702)

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