CVE-2023-31059
Published: 24 April 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-31059 is a high-severity Path Traversal (CWE-22) vulnerability in Repetier-Server Repetier-Server. Its CVSS base score is 7.5 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 0.3% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
Repetier Server through version 1.4.10 contains a path traversal vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-31059. The flaw permits use of the ..%5c sequence to access arbitrary files on the server, including those holding credentials, as shown in the connectionLost.php endpoint. It carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 reflecting network-accessible exploitation with no required authentication or user interaction and a direct impact on confidentiality.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can send crafted HTTP requests to retrieve sensitive configuration or credential files. Successful exploitation yields the ability to read protected data that may facilitate further compromise of the affected Repetier Server instance.
Public references include a detailed proof-of-concept and the vendor download page, but no specific mitigation guidance or patch statements are provided in the available sources. The EPSS score remains elevated at a current value of 0.9110 with a recorded peak of 0.9249.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-35392
Vulnerability details
Repetier Server through 1.4.10 allows ..%5c directory traversal for reading files that contain credentials, as demonstrated by connectionLost.php.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Validates pathnames and filenames to prevent traversal outside intended directories.