CVE-2023-46117

Inadequate validation of retrieved subdomains may lead to a Remote Code Execution in reconFTW

Description

reconFTW is a tool designed to perform automated recon on a target domain by running the best set of tools to perform scanning and finding out vulnerabilities. A vulnerability has been identified in reconftw where inadequate validation of retrieved subdomains may lead to a Remote Code Execution (RCE) attack. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious CSP entry on it's own domain. Successful exploitation can lead to the execution of arbitrary code within the context of the application, potentially compromising the system. This issue has been addressed in version 2.7.1.1 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 2.95% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: six2dez reconftw
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46117?
CVE-2023-46117 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46117?
To fix CVE-2023-46117, 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-2023-46117 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-46117 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-46117?
CVE-2023-46117 affects six2dez reconftw.
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