CVE-2023-2480: Elevation of Privilege in M-Files Desktop Client

Published May 25, 2023
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Updated

Missing access permissions checks in M-Files Client before 23.5.12598.0 allows elevation of privilege via UI extension applications

Other sources

Missing access permissions checks in M-Files Client before 23.5.12598.0 (excluding 23.2 SR2 and newer) allows elevation of privilege via UI extension applications

Affected Software

1 affected component
M-Files M-Files<23.5.12598.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to patched versions.

Event History

May 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-2480.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'Missing access permissions checks in M-Files Client before 23.5.12598.0 allows elevation of privilege.'

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2480?

The severity of CVE-2023-2480 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

4

How does CVE-2023-2480 allow elevation of privilege?

CVE-2023-2480 allows elevation of privilege via UI extension applications.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2023-2480 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2023-2480 vulnerability, update your M-Files Client to version 23.5.12598.0 or newer, excluding 23.2 SR2 and newer.

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