CVE-2023-26321: file manager Path Traversal — Fix

Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Xiaomi File Manager application product(international version). The vulnerability is caused by unfiltered special characters and can be exploited by attackers to overwrite and execute code in the file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mi	file_manager	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://trust.mi.com/misrc/bulletins/advisory?cveId=541

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26321? +

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Xiaomi File Manager application product(international version). The vulnerability is caused by unfiltered special characters and can be exploited by attackers to overwrite and execute code in the file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-26321? +

CVE-2023-26321 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26321? +

CVE-2023-26321 affects products from mi, specifically: file_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-26321? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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