CVE-2023-23907
CVE-2023-23907 is a high-severity vulnerability in Milesight Milesightvpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Milesight Milesightvpn
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Description
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the server.js start functionality of Milesight VPN v2.0.2. A specially-crafted network request can lead to arbitrary file read. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23907?
- A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the server.js start functionality of Milesight VPN v2.0.2. A specially-crafted network request can lead to arbitrary file read. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23907?
- CVE-2023-23907 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-23907 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-23907?
- CVE-2023-23907 affects Milesight Milesightvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23907?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-23907 published?
- CVE-2023-23907 was published on 2023-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1702
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1702
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:milesight:milesightvpn:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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