Path Traversal: '\..\filename' in mlflow/mlflow
CVE-2023-1177

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Mlflow

Vendor
CVE Published:
24 March 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 93%

What is CVE-2023-1177?

A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in MLflow, an open-source platform for managing the ML lifecycle, which allows attackers to exploit file paths. By crafting a specific request, an unauthorized user could gain access to files that are stored outside of the intended directory structure. This flaw could potentially lead to exposure of sensitive information within the system. Users are advised to upgrade to MLflow version 2.2.1 or later to mitigate this issue.

Affected Version(s)

mlflow/mlflow < 2.2.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

93% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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