#VU82582 Path traversal in BigBlueButton - CVE-2023-42804

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#VU82582 Path traversal in BigBlueButton - CVE-2023-42804

Published: October 31, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU82582
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42804
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BigBlueButton
Software vendor:
Blindside Networks

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. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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