#VU85633 Path traversal in Autolab - CVE-2023-44395

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85633

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44395

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autolab
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Autolab Project

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in Assessment functionality. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Autolab: 2.0.2 - 2.11.1

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External links
https://github.com/autolab/Autolab/security/advisories/GHSA-h8wq-ghfq-5hfx

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.