Visualware MyConnection Server doPostUploadfiles Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Visualware MyConnection Server. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.
The specific flaw exists within the doPostUploadfiles method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-21612.
CVSS
No CVSS.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://myconnectionserver.visualware.com/support/security-advisories | Vendor Advisory |
| https://myconnectionserver.visualware.com/support/security-advisories | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1396/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1396/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
08 Aug 2025, 18:50
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| First Time |
Visualware myconnection Server
Visualware |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:visualware:myconnection_server:11.3c:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| References | () https://myconnectionserver.visualware.com/support/security-advisories - Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1396/ - Third Party Advisory |
03 May 2024, 03:15
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2024-05-03 03:15
Updated : 2025-08-08 18:50
NVD link : CVE-2023-42033
Mitre link : CVE-2023-42033
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Products Affected
visualware
- myconnection_server
CWE
No CWE.