CVE-2023-34982: aveva application server External Control of File Name or Path
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighModified
Published 15-11-2023Last modified 02-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-34982 is a high (CVSS 7.1) External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in aveva application server. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.22%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
This external control vulnerability, if exploited, could allow a local OS-authenticated user with standard privileges to delete files with System privilege on the machine where these products are installed, resulting in denial of service.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 5.5–7.1
- CVE.orgCNA5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
12%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.22% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.22%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-73External Control of File Name or PathThe product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
- CWE-610Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another SphereThe product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.
Affected systems
Aveva22 products
- application server≤ 2020 R2 SP1 P01
- batch_management≤ 2020 SP1 | < 2020 | 2020 | 2020:sp1
- communication_drivers< 2020 | 2020 | 2020:r2 | 2020:r2_p01
- communication drivers pack≤ 2020 R2 SP1
- edge≤ 20.1.101
1 vendor · 22 products
References
2 links
- www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/Vendor Advisory