CVE-2023-42487
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2023-42487, also known as Soundminer, is a vulnerability classified as CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'). It affects the Soundminer software and has a base severity rating of HIGH. The vulnerability allows an attacker to traverse directories and access restricted files. No privileges are required for exploitation, and user interaction is not necessary. The impact on confidentiality is rated as HIGH. The vulnerability has not been modified since its discovery, with an exploitability score of 3.9. To remediate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest patches or updates provided by Soundminer to fix the directory traversal issue. Organizations using Soundminer should be aware of the potential danger this vulnerability poses in terms of unauthorized access to sensitive files and confidential information.
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