CVE-2023-48242

Summary

CVE-2023-48242 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that enables authenticated remote attackers to gain elevated privileges by downloading arbitrary files from all system paths. This vulnerability can be exploited through a specially crafted HTTP request, allowing the attacker to operate under the "root" OS user context. The impact of this vulnerability is significant as it could lead to a full system compromise, potentially resulting in data theft or unauthorized system modifications. Organizations using the affected application are advised to apply patches promptly to mitigate this risk.

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