CVE-2023-36658: High severity opswat media validation agent vulnerability

Published Sep 15, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. It has an unquoted service path that can be abused locally.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OPSWAT Media Validation Agent>=2.0.0<2.0.7
OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK>=4.2<4.6.2

Event History

Sep 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36658?

The severity of CVE-2023-36658 is high.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-36658?

The affected software for CVE-2023-36658 is OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK.

3

What is the description of CVE-2023-36658?

CVE-2023-36658 is an issue discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996 where it has an unquoted service path that can be abused locally.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36658?

To fix CVE-2023-36658, update OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK to a version that resolves the issue.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36658?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36658 in the OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK documentation or release notes.

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