Path traversal in MathWorks Polyspace - CVE-2023-37960
Published: July 17, 2023 / Updated: March 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78304
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-37960
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
MathWorks Polyspace
MathWorks Polyspace
Software vendor:
Jenkins
Jenkins
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in Polyspace Notification post-build step. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.