8.5
CWE
552 200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-29450: Unauthorized limited filesystem access from preprocessing

First published: Thu Jul 13 2023(Updated: )

JavaScript pre-processing can be used by the attacker to gain access to the file system (read-only access on behalf of user "zabbix") on the Zabbix Server or Zabbix Proxy, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Credit: security@zabbix.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zabbix Server<=5.0.33
Zabbix Server>=6.0.0<=6.0.15
Zabbix Server>=6.4.0<=6.4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-29450?

    CVE-2023-29450 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain read-only access to the file system on the Zabbix Server or Zabbix Proxy, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-29450?

    CVE-2023-29450 affects Zabbix versions 5.0.33, 6.0.0 to 6.0.15, and 6.4.0 to 6.4.1.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-29450?

    CVE-2023-29450 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-29450?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-29450 by using JavaScript pre-processing to gain read-only access to the file system on the Zabbix Server or Zabbix Proxy.

  • Are there any references related to CVE-2023-29450?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-29450 in the following references: [Link 1](https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-22588), [Link 2](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00027.html).

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