CVE-2023-6069CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access in froxlor/froxlor

Critical · published November 10, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky path traversal flaw in Froxlor could let attackers access any file on your server. Just one bad link, and they could be rummaging through your data! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery service that follows an incorrect address and ends up dropping packages anywhere in your building instead of the intended recipient's apartment. It's a disaster waiting to happen! An attacker could exploit this flaw to access sensitive files on your server, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized control over your system. The consequences are absolutely devastating if this vulnerability isn't addressed quickly!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that follows an incorrect address and ends up dropping packages anywhere in your building instead of the intended recipient's apartment. It's a disaster waiting to happen! This vulnerability arises from improper link resolution before file access, allowing attackers to navigate file paths freely. As a result, they could read confidential files that should be off-limits.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to access sensitive files on your server, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized control over your system. The consequences are absolutely devastating if this vulnerability isn't addressed quickly! To protect yourself, update to Froxlor version 2.1.0 or later immediately. Additionally, review your file access controls to ensure no unexpected access points exist. Don't wait – secure your server now! You've got this! With these steps, you'll have your Froxlor installation locked down in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00829 · 57.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-59 · Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Published
2023-11-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 NOV 00:00Z
    Improper Link Resolution Before File Access in froxlor/froxlor
    cvelistv5