CVE-2023-42000: Arcserve UDP Agent Unauthenticated Path Traversal File Upload

Published Nov 27, 2023
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Updated

Arcserve UDP prior to 9.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in com.ca.arcflash.ui.server.servlet.FileHandlingServlet.doUpload(). An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit it to upload arbitrary files to any location on the file system where the UDP agent is installed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Arcserve UDP<9.2

Event History

Nov 27, 2023
CVE Published
04:55 PM
Data Sourced
04:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-42000?

CVE-2023-42000 is a vulnerability in Arcserve UDP Agent that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to any location on the file system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42000?

CVE-2023-42000 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2023-42000 affect Arcserve UDP?

CVE-2023-42000 affects Arcserve UDP versions up to and including 9.2.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-42000?

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-42000 to upload arbitrary files to any location on the file system where the UDP agent is installed.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-42000?

It is recommended to upgrade to a version of Arcserve UDP that is not affected by CVE-2023-42000.

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