CVE-2023-50729: traccar File Upload RCE (CVSS 8.4)

Description

Traccar is an open source GPS tracking system. Prior to 5.11, Traccar is affected by an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in File feature allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. This vulnerability is more prevalent because Traccar is recommended to run web servers as root user. It is also more dangerous because it can write or overwrite files in arbitrary locations. Version 5.11 was published to fix this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
traccar	traccar	< 5.11

References

Other References

https://github.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-pqf7-8g85-vx2q https://github.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-pqf7-8g85-vx2q

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50729? +

Traccar is an open source GPS tracking system. Prior to 5.11, Traccar is affected by an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in File feature allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. This vulnerability is more prevalent because Traccar is recommended to run web servers as root user. It is also more dangerous because it can write or overwrite files in arbitrary locations. Version 5.11 was published to fix this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-50729? +

CVE-2023-50729 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50729? +

CVE-2023-50729 affects products from traccar, specifically: traccar. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50729? +

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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