CVE-2023-42819

Path traversal in Jumpserver

Description

JumpServer is an open source bastion host. Logged-in users can access and modify the contents of any file on the system. A user can use the 'Job-Template' menu and create a playbook named 'test'. Get the playbook id from the detail page, like 'e0adabef-c38f-492d-bd92-832bacc3df5f'. An attacker can exploit the directory traversal flaw using the provided URL to access and retrieve the contents of the file. `https://jumpserver-ip/api/v1/ops/playbook/e0adabef-c38f-492d-bd92-832bacc3df5f/file/?key=../../../../../../../etc/passwd` a similar method to modify the file content is also present. This issue has been addressed in version 3.6.5. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

8.9
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 33.11% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: jumpserver jumpserver
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42819?
CVE-2023-42819 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42819?
To fix CVE-2023-42819, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-42819 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-42819 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~33% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-42819?
CVE-2023-42819 affects jumpserver jumpserver.
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