7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-38312: Path Traversal

First published: Sun Oct 15 2023(Updated: )

A directory traversal vulnerability in Valve Counter-Strike 8684 allows a client (with remote control access to a game server) to read arbitrary files from the underlying server via the motdfile console variable.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Counter-Strike 2=8684

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-38312?

    CVE-2023-38312 is a directory traversal vulnerability in Valve Counter-Strike 8684 that allows a client with remote control access to a game server to read arbitrary files from the underlying server.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-38312?

    CVE-2023-38312 has a severity level of high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How does CVE-2023-38312 affect Valve Counter-Strike 8684?

    CVE-2023-38312 affects Valve Counter-Strike 8684 by allowing a client with remote control access to read arbitrary files from the underlying server via the motdfile console variable.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-38312?

    To fix CVE-2023-38312, it is recommended to apply the latest patch or update provided by Valve Software.

  • Is there any additional information about CVE-2023-38312?

    Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2023-38312 on the GitHub page: https://github.com/MikeIsAStar/Counter-Strike-Arbitrary-File-Read

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