CVE-2023-45278
CVE-2023-45278 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Spaceapplications Yamcs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Spaceapplications Yamcs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory Traversal vulnerability in the storage functionality of the API in Yamcs 5.8.6 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files via crafted HTTP DELETE request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-45278?
- Directory Traversal vulnerability in the storage functionality of the API in Yamcs 5.8.6 allows attackers to delete arbitrary files via crafted HTTP DELETE request.
- How severe is CVE-2023-45278?
- CVE-2023-45278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-45278 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-45278?
- CVE-2023-45278 affects Spaceapplications Yamcs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-45278?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-45278 published?
- CVE-2023-45278 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/yamcs/yamcs/compare/yamcs-5.8.6...yamcs-5.8.7
- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/yamcs-vulnerability-assessment-visionspace-technologies
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:spaceapplications:yamcs:5.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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