CVE-2023-47246
SysAid Server Path Traversal Vulnerability
SysAid Server
In SysAid On-Premise before 23.3.36, a path traversal vulnerability leads to code execution after an attacker writes a file to the Tomcat webroot, as exploited in the wild in November 2023.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 13 November 2023. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 4 December 2023. CISA records this vulnerability as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 98.9%, which is higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2023-47246 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2023-47246.
What does CVE-2023-47246 affect?
CVE-2023-47246 affects SysAid Server. In SysAid On-Premise before 23.3.36, a path traversal vulnerability leads to code execution after an attacker writes a file to the Tomcat webroot, as exploited in the wild in November 2023.
How severe is CVE-2023-47246?
CVE-2023-47246 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 98.9%, higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 4 December 2023.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2023-47246?
Apply the vendor patch for SysAid Server as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.