CVE-2023-39810: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Aug 28 2023(Updated: )
An issue in the CPIO command of Busybox v1.33.2 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BusyBox | =1.30.1 | |
| BusyBox | =1.33.2 | |
| debian/busybox | <=1:1.30.1-6<=1:1.30.1-6+deb11u1<=1:1.35.0-4<=1:1.37.0-4 | |
| =1.30.1 | ||
| =1.33.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://busybox.com
- https://www.pentagrid.ch/en/blog/busybox-cpio-directory-traversal-vulnerability/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/23/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/23/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/23/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/24/2
- https://bugs.busybox.net/show_bug.cgi?id=16033
- https://git.busybox.net/busybox/commit/?id=9a8796436b9b0641e13480811902ea2ac57881d3
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-39810
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-39810?
CVE-2023-39810 is an issue in the CPIO command of Busybox v1.33.2 that allows attackers to execute a directory traversal.
How severe is CVE-2023-39810?
CVE-2023-39810 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-39810?
CVE-2023-39810 affects Busybox v1.30.1 and v1.33.2.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2023-39810?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2023-39810 by executing a directory traversal.
Are there any references for CVE-2023-39810?
For more information on CVE-2023-39810, you can visit the Busybox website and the blog post by Pentagrid.
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