Is CVE-2023-50729 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-50729 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-50729 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-50729 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-50729?

CVE-2023-50729 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-50729

CWE-434Published: January 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Traccar contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. Because the application is often run with root privileges, this critical flaw can lead to full system compromise.

There is no public exploit known for this issue, and it is not tracked in the KEV.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Traccar version 5.11 or later and ensure the application is not running with root privileges.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-50729 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.