CVE-2023-38056

Code execution via System Configuration

Description

Improper Neutralization of commands allowed to be executed via OTRS System Configuration e.g. SchedulerCronTaskModule using UnitTests modules allows any authenticated attacker with admin privileges local execution of Code.This issue affects OTRS: from 7.0.X before 7.0.45, from 8.0.X before 8.0.35; ((OTRS)) Community Edition: from 6.0.1 through 6.0.34.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to OTRS 8.0.35 or OTRS 7.0.45

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory otrs.com
Affected: OTRS AG OTRS
Affected: OTRS AG ((OTRS)) Community Edition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://otrs.com/release-notes/otrs-security-advisory-2023-05/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38056?
CVE-2023-38056 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38056?
To fix CVE-2023-38056: Update to OTRS 8.0.35 or OTRS 7.0.45
Is CVE-2023-38056 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38056 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-38056?
CVE-2023-38056 affects OTRS AG OTRS, OTRS AG ((OTRS)) Community Edition.
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