CVE-2023-37781
CVE-2023-37781 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emqx 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Emqx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in the emqx_sn plugin of EMQX v4.3.8 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal via uploading a crafted .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-37781?
- An issue in the emqx_sn plugin of EMQX v4.3.8 allows attackers to execute a directory traversal via uploading a crafted .txt file.
- How severe is CVE-2023-37781?
- CVE-2023-37781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-37781 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-37781?
- CVE-2023-37781 affects Emqx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-37781?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-37781 published?
- CVE-2023-37781 was published on 2023-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:emqx:emqx:4.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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