CVE-2023-45686

Name: CVE-2023-45686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T17:15:10.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45686 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient path validation when writing a file via WebDAV in South River Technologies' Titan MFT and Titan SFTP servers on Linux allows an authenticated attacker to write a file to any location on the filesystem via path traversal. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient path validation when writing a file via WebDAV in South River Technologies' Titan MFT and Titan SFTP servers on Linux allows an authenticated attacker to write a file to any location on the filesystem via path traversal

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Southrivertech	Titan Mfp Server	< 2.0.18

References

https://helpdesk.southrivertech.com/portal/en/kb/articles/security-patch-for-issues-cve-2023-45685-through-cve-2023-45690Vendor Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/10/16/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-south-river-technologies-titan-mft-and-titan-sftp-fixed/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://helpdesk.southrivertech.com/portal/en/kb/articles/security-patch-for-issues-cve-2023-45685-through-cve-2023-45690Vendor Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/10/16/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-south-river-technologies-titan-mft-and-titan-sftp-fixed/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45686?

How severe is CVE-2023-45686?

CVE-2023-45686 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45686?

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