MEDIUM
CVE-2023-4593
CWE-22Published: November 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Path traversal vulnerability whose exploitation could allow an authenticated remote user to bypass SecurityManager's intended restrictions and list a parent directory via any filename, such as a multiple ..%2F value affecting the 'dodoc' parameter in the /MailAdmin_dll.htm file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-4593 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-4593
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 23, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-4593 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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