How severe is CVE-2023-4171?

CVE-2023-4171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4171?

CVE-2023-4171 affects Cdwanjiang Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring And Warning System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4171?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-4171 published?

CVE-2023-4171 was published on 2023-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4171

CVE-2023-4171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cdwanjiang Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring And Warning System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-24.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-24
Affected product: Cdwanjiang Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring And Warning System
Published: 2023-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Chengdu Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring and Warning System 2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file \Service\FileDownload.ashx. The manipulation of the argument Files leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-236206 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4171?: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Chengdu Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring and Warning System 2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file \Service\FileDownload.ashx. The manipulation of the argument Files leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-236206 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-4171?: CVE-2023-4171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4171?: CVE-2023-4171 affects Cdwanjiang Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring And Warning System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4171 published?: CVE-2023-4171 was published on 2023-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cdwanjiang:flash_flood_disaster_monitoring_and_warning_system:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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