CVE-2023-34204
CVE-2023-34204 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imapsync Project Imapsync with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Imapsync Project Imapsync
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
imapsync through 2.229 uses predictable paths under /tmp and /var/tmp in its default mode of operation. Both of these are typically world-writable, and thus (for example) an attacker can modify imapsync's cache and overwrite files belonging to the user who runs it.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-34204?
- imapsync through 2.229 uses predictable paths under /tmp and /var/tmp in its default mode of operation. Both of these are typically world-writable, and thus (for example) an attacker can modify imapsync's cache and overwrite files belonging to the user who runs it.
- How severe is CVE-2023-34204?
- CVE-2023-34204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-34204 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-34204?
- CVE-2023-34204 affects Imapsync Project Imapsync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-34204?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-34204 published?
- CVE-2023-34204 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:imapsync_project:imapsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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