CVE-2023-3172
CVE-2023-3172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Froxlor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Froxlor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Path Traversal in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.20.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-3172?
- Path Traversal in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.20.
- How severe is CVE-2023-3172?
- CVE-2023-3172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-3172 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-3172?
- CVE-2023-3172 affects Froxlor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-3172?
- 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-2023-3172 published?
- CVE-2023-3172 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/froxlor/froxlor/commit/da810ea95393dfaec68a70e30b7c887c50563a7e
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/e50966cd-9222-46b9-aedc-1feb3f2a0b0e
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:froxlor:froxlor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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