CVE-2023-4480

Arbitrary File Read in Fusion File Manager

Description

Due to an out-of-date dependency in the “Fusion File Manager” component accessible through the admin panel, an attacker can send a crafted request that allows them to read the contents of files on the system accessible within the privileges of the running process. Additionally, they may write files to arbitrary locations, provided the files pass the application’s mime-type and file extension validation. 

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Technologies such as a web application firewall may help to mitigate exploitation attempts.

Categories

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory synopsys.com
Affected: PHPFusion PHPFusion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4480?
CVE-2023-4480 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4480?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2023-4480: Technologies such as a web application firewall may help to mitigate exploitation attempts.
Is CVE-2023-4480 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4480 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-2023-4480?
CVE-2023-4480 affects PHPFusion PHPFusion.
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