CVE-2023-48247

Summary

CVE-2023-48247 is a newly discovered vulnerability that enables unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files on a system, running under the application OS user with root privileges. By crafting a specific HTTP request, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability and gain read access to sensitive files, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise. The impact of this issue is significant as it bypasses standard authentication protocols, putting systems and data at risk. Organizations are advised to patch affected applications as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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