CVE-2023-33386
CWE-434Published: June 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
MarsCTF 1.2.1 has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the interface for uploading attachments in the background.
Risk Analysis
MarsCTF 1.2.1 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability within its background attachment interface. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this remotely exploitable flaw poses a critical risk to the system.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently in the CISA KEV catalog.
Administrators should update to a newer version of MarsCTF or restrict access to the background attachment interface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-33386 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-33386 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts