CVE-2023-45312

HIGH

mtproto_proxy <0.7.2 - RCE

Title source: llm

Description

In the mtproto_proxy (aka MTProto proxy) component through 0.7.2 for Erlang, a low-privileged remote attacker can access an improperly secured default installation without authenticating and achieve remote command execution ability.

References (1)

[Various Sources] https://medium.com/%40_sadshade/almost-2000-telegram-proxy-servers-are-potentially-vulnerable-to-rce-since-2018-742a455be16b

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8

EPSS 0.0384

EPSS Percentile 88.2%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

Details

CWE

CWE-1188

Status published

Products (2)

Hex/mtproto_proxy 0Hex

mtproto/mt_proto_proxy < 0.7.2

Published Oct 10, 2023

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026