CVE-2023-4990

Name: CVE-2023-4990
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-11T08:15:09.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4990 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in MCL-Net versions prior to 4.6 Update Package (P01) may allow attackers to read arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in MCL-Net versions prior to 4.6 Update Package (P01) may allow attackers to read arbitrary files.

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

0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Espeak-Ng	Espeak Ng	< 1.52.0
Mcl-Collection	Mcl-Net Firmware	< 4.6.0.30210

References

https://www.mcl-mobilityplatform.com/downloads.phpProduct, Release Notes
https://www.mcl-mobilityplatform.com/downloads.phpProduct, Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4990?

Directory traversal vulnerability in MCL-Net versions prior to 4.6 Update Package (P01) may allow attackers to read arbitrary files.

How severe is CVE-2023-4990?

CVE-2023-4990 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4990?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-4990?

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Source: NVD / NIST