How severe is CVE-2023-4172?

CVE-2023-4172 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-2023-4172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4172?

CVE-2023-4172 affects Cdwanjiang Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring And Warning System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4172?

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

When was CVE-2023-4172 published?

CVE-2023-4172 was published on 2023-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4172

CVE-2023-4172 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cdwanjiang Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring And Warning System
Published: 2023-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Chengdu Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring and Warning System 2.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file \Service\FileHandler.ashx. The manipulation of the argument FileDirectory leads to absolute path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-236207.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4172?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Chengdu Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring and Warning System 2.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file \Service\FileHandler.ashx. The manipulation of the argument FileDirectory leads to absolute path traversal. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-236207.
How severe is CVE-2023-4172?: CVE-2023-4172 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-2023-4172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4172?: CVE-2023-4172 affects Cdwanjiang Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring And Warning System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4172 published?: CVE-2023-4172 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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