Path Traversal in Allegra
CVE-2023-51648
Allegra getFileContentAsString Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Allegra. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the product implements a registration mechanism that can be used to create a new user with a sufficient privilege level. The specific flaw exists within the getFileContentAsString 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 disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-22530.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.019 (77.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Allegra — versions 7.5.0 build 29
- Alltena Allegra
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (vendor-advisory, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-51648?
- CVE-2023-51648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Allegra, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2024-11-22.
- How severe is CVE-2023-51648?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.