CVE-2023-45867: Path Traversal

Published Oct 26, 2023
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Updated

ILIAS (2013-09-12 release) contains a medium-criticality Directory Traversal local file inclusion vulnerability in the ScormAicc module. An attacker with a privileged account, typically holding the tutor role, can exploit this to gain unauthorized access to and potentially retrieve confidential files stored on the web server. The attacker can access files that are readable by the web server user www-data; this may include sensitive configuration files and documents located outside the documentRoot. The vulnerability is exploited by an attacker who manipulates the file parameter in a URL, inserting directory traversal sequences in order to access unauthorized files. This manipulation allows the attacker to retrieve sensitive files, such as /etc/passwd, potentially compromising the system's security. This issue poses a significant risk to confidentiality and is remotely exploitable over the internet.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ILIAS ILIAS=7.25

Event History

Oct 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-45867.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-45867?

The severity rating of CVE-2023-45867 is medium.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is ILIAS version 7.25.

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker with a privileged account can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to and potentially retrieve confidential files.

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Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-45867?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-45867 at [rehmeinfosec.de](https://rehmeinfosec.de) and [rehmeinfosec.de/labor/cve-2023-45867](https://rehmeinfosec.de/labor/cve-2023-45867).

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