CVE-2023-28458
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 3.43%
Last modified
CVE-2023-28458 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. pretalx 2.3.1 before 2.3.2 allows path traversal in HTML export (a non-default feature). Organizers can trigger the overwriting (with the standard pretalx 404 page content) of an arbitrary file.. EPSS estimates a 3.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pretalx 2.3.1 before 2.3.2 allows path traversal in HTML export (a non-default feature). Organizers can trigger the overwriting (with the standard pretalx 404 page content) of an arbitrary file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pretalx | Pretalx | <= 2.3.1 |
References
- https://pretalx.com/p/news/security-release-232/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/pretalx-vulnerabilities-how-to-get-accepted-at-every-conference/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pretalx.com/p/news/security-release-232/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/pretalx-vulnerabilities-how-to-get-accepted-at-every-conference/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28458?
pretalx 2.3.1 before 2.3.2 allows path traversal in HTML export (a non-default feature). Organizers can trigger the overwriting (with the standard pretalx 404 page content) of an arbitrary file.
How severe is CVE-2023-28458?
CVE-2023-28458 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28458?
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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