CVE-2023-5524: M-Files Web Companion allows Remote Code Execution for some filetypes

Published Oct 20, 2023
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Updated

Insufficient blacklisting in M-Files Web Companion before release version 23.10 and LTS Service Release Versions before 23.8 LTS SR1 allows

Remote Code Execution

via specific file types

Affected Software

3 affected components
M-Files Web Companion<23.8
M-Files Web Companion>=23.3<23.10
M-Files Web Companion=23.8

Remediation

Information

Update to fixed version

Event History

Oct 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:41 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-5524.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'Insufficient blacklisting in M-Files Web Companion before release version 23.10 and LTS Service Release Versions before 23.8 LTS SR1'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5524?

The severity of CVE-2023-5524 is high with a CVSS score of 8.2.

4

What is the affected software?

The affected software is M-Files Web Companion before release version 23.10 and LTS Service Release Versions before 23.8 LTS SR1.

5

How does CVE-2023-5524 allow remote code execution?

CVE-2023-5524 allows remote code execution through specific file types.

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