CVE-2023-38312
CVE-2023-38312 is a high-severity vulnerability in Valvesoftware Counter-strike 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% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Valvesoftware Counter-strike
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Description
A directory traversal vulnerability in Valve Counter-Strike 8684 allows a client (with remote control access to a game server) to read arbitrary files from the underlying server via the motdfile console variable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38312?
- A directory traversal vulnerability in Valve Counter-Strike 8684 allows a client (with remote control access to a game server) to read arbitrary files from the underlying server via the motdfile console variable.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38312?
- CVE-2023-38312 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-2023-38312 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38312?
- CVE-2023-38312 affects Valvesoftware Counter-strike. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38312?
- 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-2023-38312 published?
- CVE-2023-38312 was published on 2023-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:valvesoftware:counter-strike:8684:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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