CVE-2023-47246
9.8CVSSCRITICAL
Description
In SysAid On-Premise before 23.3.36, a path traversal vulnerability leads to code execution after an attacker writes a file to the Tomcat webroot, as exploited in the wild in November 2023.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Nov 13, 2023
Remediation due:Dec 4, 2023
Ransomware:Known ransomware use
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
2 exploit sources identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Collection
Discovery
References
https://documentation.sysaid.com/docs/latest-version-installation-files
documentation.sysaid.com
https://documentation.sysaid.com/docs/on-premise-security-enhancements-2023
documentation.sysaid.com
https://www.sysaid.com/blog/service-desk/on-premise-software-security-vulnerability-notification
sysaid.com
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Timeline
Published
Nov 10, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 13, 2023
Last Updated
Oct 31, 2025
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