Vulnerability Description
When Akka HTTP before 10.5.2 accepts file uploads via the FileUploadDirectives.fileUploadAll directive, the temporary file it creates has too weak permissions: it is readable by other users on Linux or UNIX, a similar issue to CVE-2022-41946.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lightbend | Akka Http | < 10.5.2 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://akka.io/security/akka-http-cve-2023-05-15.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://akka.io/security/akka-http-cve-2023-05-15.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://doc.akka.io/reference/security-announcements/akka-http-cve-2023-05-15.ht
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-33251?
CVE-2023-33251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). When Akka HTTP before 10.5.2 accepts file uploads via the FileUploadDirectives.fileUploadAll directive, the temporary file it creates has too weak permissions: it is readable by other users on Linux o...
How severe is CVE-2023-33251?
CVE-2023-33251 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-33251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lightbend Akka Http, Linux Linux Kernel.