CVE-2023-6900
CWE-24Published: December 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in rmountjoy92 DashMachine 0.5-4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /settings/delete_file. The manipulation of the argument file leads to path traversal: '../filedir'. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-248258 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
DashMachine 0.5-4 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the file deletion settings. This critical flaw allows unauthorized file access or deletion, resulting in a 9.1 CVSS score.
Public exploit information is available, but the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade to a patched version of DashMachine or restrict access to the settings interface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-6900 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-6900 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts