CVE-2023-2453: Local file Inclusion (LFI) in Forum Infusion via Directory Traversal
There is insufficient sanitization of tainted file names that are directly concatenated with a path that is subsequently passed to a ‘requireonce’ statement. This allows arbitrary files with the ‘.php’ extension for which the absolute path is known to be included and executed. There are no known means in PHPFusion through which an attacker can upload and target a ‘.php’ file payload.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2453?
The severity of CVE-2023-2453 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does the vulnerability CVE-2023-2453 occur?
The vulnerability CVE-2023-2453 occurs due to insufficient sanitization of tainted file names that are directly concatenated with a path.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-2453?
The impact of CVE-2023-2453 is the inclusion and execution of arbitrary files with the '.php' extension whose absolute path is known.
Which version of Php-fusion is affected by CVE-2023-2453?
Php-fusion version up to and including 9.10.30 is affected by CVE-2023-2453.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2023-2453?
To mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2023-2453, ensure proper sanitization of file names and avoid directly concatenating tainted file names with a path that is subsequently passed to a 'require_once' statement.