CVE-2023-6239: Incorrect calculation of effective permissions

Published Nov 28, 2023
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Updated

Under rare conditions, the effective permissions of an object might be incorrectly calculated if the object has a specific configuration of metadata-driven permissions in M-Files Server versions 23.9, 23.10, and 23.11 before 23.11.13168.7, potentially enabling unauthorized access to the object.

Affected Software

3 affected components
M-Files M-Files server>=23.11<23.11.13168.7
M-Files M-Files server=23.9
M-Files M-Files server=23.10

Remediation

Information

Update to patched version

Event History

Nov 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-6239?

CVE-2023-6239 is a vulnerability in M-Files Server versions 23.9, 23.10, and 23.11 before 23.11.13168.7 that allows for incorrect calculation of effective permissions, potentially enabling unauthorized access to objects.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6239?

The severity of CVE-2023-6239 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

How does CVE-2023-6239 affect M-Files Server?

CVE-2023-6239 affects M-Files Server versions 23.9, 23.10, and 23.11 before 23.11.13168.7 by potentially enabling unauthorized access to objects due to incorrect calculation of effective permissions.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-6239?

To fix CVE-2023-6239, it is recommended to update M-Files Server to version 23.11.13168.7 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-6239?

More information about CVE-2023-6239 can be found at the following link: [https://www.m-files.com/about/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-6239/](https://www.m-files.com/about/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-6239/)

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