CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-31448: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Aug 09 2023(Updated: )

A path traversal vulnerability was identified in the HL7 sensor in PRTG 23.2.84.1566 and earlier versions where an authenticated user with write permissions could trick the HL7 sensor into behaving differently for existing files and non-existing files. This made it possible to traverse paths, allowing the sensor to execute files outside the designated custom sensors folder. The severity of this vulnerability is medium and received a score of 4.7 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Paessler PRTG Traffic Grapher<23.3.86.1520

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this path traversal vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID of this path traversal vulnerability is CVE-2023-31448.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-31448?

    The severity of CVE-2023-31448 is medium with a severity value of 4.7.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2023-31448?

    The Paessler PRTG Network Monitor version up to 23.3.86.1520 is affected by CVE-2023-31448.

  • How can an authenticated user exploit this vulnerability?

    An authenticated user with write permissions can trick the HL7 sensor into behaving differently for existing and non-existing files, allowing path traversal.

  • Are there any fixes available for CVE-2023-31448?

    Yes, fixes for CVE-2023-31448 are available in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor version 23.3.86.1520 and later.

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