CVE-2023-2059
Published: 14 April 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-2059 is a medium-severity Path Traversal: '..\filedir' (CWE-28) vulnerability in Dedecms Dedecms. Its CVSS base score is 4.3 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 9.4% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
A vulnerability rated problematic exists in DedeCMS version 5.7.87 within the file uploads/include/dialog/select_templets.php. The issue stems from improper handling of input that permits path traversal using sequences such as '..\filedir', classified under CWE-28. It carries a CVSS 4.3 score reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, and low-privileged access without user interaction, resulting in limited availability impact but no loss of confidentiality or integrity.
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit the flaw to traverse directories on the server. Publicly disclosed proof-of-concept code demonstrates that the manipulation can be performed over the network, potentially allowing disruption of service through targeted file operations.
The provided references consist of vulnerability database entries and a GitHub repository containing exploit details, with no advisory or patch information included. The EPSS score has remained flat at 0.0571 with no observed increase after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-33585
Vulnerability details
A vulnerability was found in DedeCMS 5.7.87. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file uploads/include/dialog/select_templets.php. The manipulation leads to path traversal: '..\filedir'. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit…
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has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-225944.
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Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
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Mitigating Controls
No mitigating controls mapped yet. The per-CVE control annotator has not reached this CVE.