Vulnerability Description
Allegra extarctZippedFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Allegra. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the extarctZippedFile [sic] method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of LOCAL SERVICE. Was ZDI-CAN-22504.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alltena | Allegra | < 7.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.trackplus.com/en/service/release-notes-reader/7-5-1-release-notes-2.Release Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-107/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-51640?
CVE-2023-51640 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Allegra extarctZippedFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Allegra. Although a...
How severe is CVE-2023-51640?
CVE-2023-51640 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-2023-51640?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alltena Allegra.