CVE-2023-6038
HIGHCVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
63.3%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the h2o-3 REST API, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server with the permissions of the user running the h2o-3 instance. This issue affects the default installation and does not require user interaction. The vulnerability can be exploited by making specific GET or POST requests to the ImportFiles and ParseSetup endpoints, respectively. This issue was identified in version 3.40.0.4 of h2o-3.
Technical Details
- Published
- 11/16/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6038?
A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the h2o-3 REST API, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server with the permissions of the user running the h2o-3 instance. This issue affects the default installation and does not require user interaction. The vulnerability can be exploited by making specific GET or POST requests to the ImportFiles and ParseSetup endpoints, respectively. This issue was identified in version 3.40.0.4 of h2o-3.
Is CVE-2023-6038 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-6038 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 63.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-6038?
CVE-2023-6038 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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