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    CVE-2023-42033

    Visualware MyConnection Server doPostUploadfiles Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Visualware MyConnection Server. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the doPostUploadfiles method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21612.

    Published:May 3, 2024
    Last Modified:Aug 8, 2025
    EPS:May 3, 2024
    EPSS Score:0.01188
    CVSS Score:7.2

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Visualware
    Product
    Myconnection Server

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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