CVE-2023-49294

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 45.57%

Last modified

CVE-2023-49294 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Asterisk is an open source private branch exchange and telephony toolkit. In Asterisk prior to versions 18.20.1, 20.5.1, and 21.0.1, as well as certified-asterisk prior to 18.9-cert6, it is possible to read any arbitrary file even when the `live_dangerously` is not enabled. EPSS estimates a 45.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Asterisk is an open source private branch exchange and telephony toolkit. In Asterisk prior to versions 18.20.1, 20.5.1, and 21.0.1, as well as certified-asterisk prior to 18.9-cert6, it is possible to read any arbitrary file even when the `live_dangerously` is not enabled. This allows arbitrary files to be read. Asterisk versions 18.20.1, 20.5.1, and 21.0.1, as well as certified-asterisk prior to 18.9-cert6, contain a fix for this issue.

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
45.57%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
DigiumAsterisk< 18.20.1
DigiumAsterisk>= 19.0.0, < 20.5.1
DigiumAsterisk21.0.0
SangomaCertified Asterisk13.13.0
SangomaCertified Asterisk16.8.0
SangomaCertified Asterisk18.9Cert1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49294?
Asterisk is an open source private branch exchange and telephony toolkit. In Asterisk prior to versions 18.20.1, 20.5.1, and 21.0.1, as well as certified-asterisk prior to 18.9-cert6, it is possible to read any arbitrary file even when the `live_dangerously` is not enabled. This allows arbitrary files to be read. Asterisk versions 18.20.1, 20.5.1, and 21.0.1, as well as certified-asterisk prior to 18.9-cert6, contain a fix for this issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-49294?
CVE-2023-49294 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 45.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49294?
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