CVE-2023-21456CWE-22

Path traversal vulnerability in Galaxy Themes Service prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to access arbitrary file with system uid

Critical · published March 16, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
11.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky path traversal flaw in Galaxy Themes Service lets attackers browse files like a tourist in a no-entry zone! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant with an open kitchen where diners can wander in and check out the chef's secrets — they shouldn't be there, and they definitely shouldn't be rifling through the spice cabinet! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access any file on the system, potentially exposing sensitive information or even modifying crucial system files. This could lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, or full system compromise, making it an absolute nightmare for users!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant with an open kitchen where diners can wander in and check out the chef's secrets — they shouldn't be there, and they definitely shouldn't be rifling through the spice cabinet! This path traversal vulnerability allows unauthorized access to arbitrary files by exploiting improperly validated file paths, granting attackers access with the system's uid.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access any file on the system, potentially exposing sensitive information or even modifying crucial system files. This could lead to unauthorized access, data leaks, or full system compromise, making it an absolute nightmare for users! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure you update to the latest Galaxy Themes Service version released in SMR Mar-2023 Release 1. Review your file validation processes and implement strict access controls to prevent unauthorized access. Don't wait — secure your system today! You've got this! Take these steps to fortify your defenses and keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00217 · 11.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2023-03-16T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAR 00:00Z
    Path traversal vulnerability in Galaxy Themes Service prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to access arbitrary file with system uid
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