CVE-2023-52252
CWE-611Published: December 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Unified Remote 3.13.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Lua code because of a wildcarded Access-Control-Allow-Origin for the Remote upload endpoint.
Risk Analysis
Unified Remote contains a vulnerability where improper access control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Lua code. This critical flaw allows for complete system compromise via remote requests.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog.
Update Unified Remote to the latest version. Disable remote access features if they are not strictly required for operations.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-52252 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-52252 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts