CVE-2023-24698: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Aug 08 2023(Updated: )
Insufficient parameter validation in the Foswiki::Sandbox component of Foswiki v2.1.7 and below allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via supplying a crafted web request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foswiki | >=2.0.0<=2.1.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-24698?
CVE-2023-24698 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential exploitation leading to directory traversal.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24698?
To fix CVE-2023-24698, upgrade Foswiki to version 2.1.8 or later which addresses the insufficient parameter validation.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-24698?
Exploiting CVE-2023-24698 could allow attackers to access sensitive files in the system through directory traversal.
Which versions of Foswiki are impacted by CVE-2023-24698?
CVE-2023-24698 affects Foswiki versions 2.1.7 and below.
How does CVE-2023-24698 allow for directory traversal?
CVE-2023-24698 allows directory traversal due to insufficient validation of user-supplied parameters in the Foswiki::Sandbox component.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/remedy
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/trending
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-api
- agent/author
- vendor/foswiki
- canonical/foswiki
- version/foswiki/2.0.0
- version/foswiki/2.1.7