CVE-2023-38997: Path Traversal

Published Aug 9, 2023
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Updated

A directory traversal vulnerability in the Captive Portal templates of OPNsense Community Edition before 23.7 and Business Edition before 23.4.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands as root via a crafted ZIP archive.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OPNsense OPNsense<23.7

Event History

Aug 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this OPNsense vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this OPNsense vulnerability is CVE-2023-38997.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38997?

The severity of CVE-2023-38997 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does the directory traversal vulnerability in OPNsense before 23.7 affect the system?

The directory traversal vulnerability in OPNsense before 23.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands as root.

4

What software version is affected by CVE-2023-38997?

The OPNsense software version up to exclusive version 23.7 is affected by CVE-2023-38997.

5

How can I fix the directory traversal vulnerability in OPNsense?

To fix the directory traversal vulnerability in OPNsense, update to version 23.7 or later.

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