CVE-2023-24698

Name: CVE-2023-24698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-08T15:15:09.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-24698 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient parameter validation in the Foswiki::Sandbox component of Foswiki v2.1.7 and below allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via supplying a crafted web request.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient parameter validation in the Foswiki::Sandbox component of Foswiki v2.1.7 and below allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via supplying a crafted web request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foswiki	Foswiki	>= 2.0.0, <= 2.1.7

References

https://foswiki.org/Support/SecurityAlert-CVE-2023-24698Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://foswiki.org/Support/SecurityAlert-CVE-2023-24698Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24698?

Insufficient parameter validation in the Foswiki::Sandbox component of Foswiki v2.1.7 and below allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via supplying a crafted web request.

How severe is CVE-2023-24698?

CVE-2023-24698 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24698?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST