CVE-2023-42487

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Sep 27, 2023
Updated: Sep 29, 2023
CWE ID 22

Summary

CVE-2023-42487 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Soundminer software. This issue, classified as a path traversal (CWE-22), allows an attacker to manipulate file paths and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or execute malicious code. The vulnerability occurs due to Soundminer's failure to properly restrict file access, enabling an attacker to move beyond intended directories. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users, particularly those in media production environments, and requires immediate attention and patching.

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