Exploited
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-47246: SysAid Server Path Traversal Vulnerability

First published: Fri Nov 10 2023(Updated: )

In SysAid On-Premise before 23.3.36, a path traversal vulnerability leads to code execution after an attacker writes a file to the Tomcat webroot, as exploited in the wild in November 2023.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sysaid On-Premises<23.3.36
SysAid Server
SysAid

Remedy

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-47246?

    CVE-2023-47246 is a path traversal vulnerability in SysAid Server that allows an attacker to execute code by writing a file to the Tomcat webroot.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-47246?

    CVE-2023-47246 has a severity score of 9.8, which is considered critical.

  • How does CVE-2023-47246 affect SysAid Server?

    CVE-2023-47246 affects SysAid Server versions before 23.3.36, allowing an attacker to exploit a path traversal vulnerability.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-47246?

    To fix CVE-2023-47246, you should upgrade to SysAid Server version 23.3.36 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-47246?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-47246 in the SysAid On-Premise Security Enhancements documentation and the SysAid blog.

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