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CVE-2023-27362
HIGH7.8
Description
3CX Uncontrolled Search Path Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of 3CX. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of OpenSSL. The product loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20026.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score7.8
SeverityHIGH
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorLOCAL
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredLOW
User InteractionNONE
Published5/3/2024
Last Modified8/13/2025
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Affected Products
3cx:3cx
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-427
References
https://www.3cx.com/blog/releases/v18-u8/(zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com)
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1153/(zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com)
https://www.3cx.com/blog/releases/v18-u8/(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1153/(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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