CVE-2023-3722
Published: 19 July 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-3722 is a high-severity Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) vulnerability in Avaya Aura Device Services. Its CVSS base score is 8.6 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 1.9% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the Avaya Aura Device Services Web application, tracked as CVE-2023-3722. The flaw stems from insufficient validation of uploaded files and is assigned CWE-434. It affects Avaya Aura Device Services versions 8.1.4.0 and earlier, carrying a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.6.
Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit the issue over the network by uploading a malicious file, resulting in arbitrary command execution with the privileges of the Web server user. No user interaction or special credentials are required, enabling direct impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Vendor advisories addressing the vulnerability are published at https://download.avaya.com/css/public/documents/101076366. The current and peak EPSS score stands at 0.5462 with no material upward trajectory reported after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-44357
Vulnerability details
An OS command injection vulnerability was found in the Avaya Aura Device Services Web application which could allow remote code execution as the Web server user via a malicious uploaded file. This issue affects Avaya Aura Device Services version 8.1.4.0…
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and earlier.
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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.
Requiring identifiable owners for portable devices reduces the attack surface for unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types via anonymous media.
Dangerous file uploads can be detonated in the chamber to determine malice before any production write or execution occurs.
Prevents unrestricted writing of arbitrary or malicious firmware by keeping hardware write-protect enabled except under tightly controlled manual procedures.
Scans files from external sources on download/open/execute, blocking unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types.