CVE-2023-49788

Improper handling of browser-side provided input in richdocuments path handling

Description

Collabora Online is a collaborative online office suite based on LibreOffice technology. Unlike a standalone dedicated Collabora Online server, the Built-in CODE Server (richdocumentscode) is run without chroot sandboxing. Vulnerable versions of the richdocumentscode app can be susceptible to attack via modified client->server commands to overwrite files outside the sub directory the server has provided for the transient session. Files which can be accessed are limited to those that the server process has access to. The bug was fixed in Collabora Online - Built-in CODE Server (richdocumentscode) release 23.5.602. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: CollaboraOnline online
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49788?
CVE-2023-49788 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49788?
To fix CVE-2023-49788, 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-2023-49788 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-49788 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-2023-49788?
CVE-2023-49788 affects CollaboraOnline online.
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