CVE-2023-42033

Name: CVE-2023-42033
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T03:15:36.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42033 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Visualware MyConnection Server doPostUploadfiles Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Visualware MyConnection Server. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Visualware MyConnection Server doPostUploadfiles Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Visualware MyConnection Server. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the doPostUploadfiles method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21612.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.71%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Visualware	Myconnection Server	11.3c

References

https://myconnectionserver.visualware.com/support/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1396/Third Party Advisory
https://myconnectionserver.visualware.com/support/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1396/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42033?

How severe is CVE-2023-42033?

Severity scoring for CVE-2023-42033 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42033?

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Source: NVD / NIST