CVE-2023-27362

HIGH

3cx < 18.0.8.917 - Uncontrolled Search Path

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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.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0026
EPSS Percentile 48.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-427
Status published

Affected Products (1)

3cx/3cx < 18.0.8.917

Timeline

Published May 03, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026