CVE-2023-33369

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Control ID IDSecure 4.7.26.0 and prior, allowing attackers to delete arbitrary files on IDSecure filesystem, causing aโ€ฆ

published August 3, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โšก A sneaky path traversal vulnerability lets attackers delete files in Control ID IDSecure 4.7.26.0 and earlier versions, making your file system feel like a house party without a bouncer! ๐ŸŽ‰ Think of it like a delivery person who can wander anywhere in a warehouse without supervision. Instead of just dropping off packages, they might start throwing them out, causing chaos! With this vulnerability, an attacker could easily wipe out critical files from the IDSecure filesystem, leading to a denial of service. Imagine being locked out of your own house because someone decided to toss your keys โ€” absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person who can wander anywhere in a warehouse without supervision. Instead of just dropping off packages, they might start throwing them out, causing chaos! This path traversal vulnerability allows unauthorized file operations by manipulating file paths, letting attackers access and delete files they shouldn't be able to touch.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could easily wipe out critical files from the IDSecure filesystem, leading to a denial of service. Imagine being locked out of your own house because someone decided to toss your keys โ€” absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, upgrade to version 4.7.26.1 or later immediately. Additionally, review and tighten your file access controls to ensure only legitimate requests can modify critical files. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay proactive, patch up, and your system will be safe and sound in no time! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00749 ยท 54.4th percentile
Published
2023-08-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 AUG 00:00Z
    A path traversal vulnerability exists in Control ID IDSecure 4.7.26.0 and prior, allowing attackers to delete arbitrary files on IDSecure filesystem, causing aโ€ฆ
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