External risk intelligence

CyberMath lets attackers take control of your web server by uploading malicious files.

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2023-6675

A critical vulnerability in CyberMath allows anyone to upload malicious files, potentially giving them full control over your web server.

4Halo Surface Signal

Unrestricted File Upload

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1.4

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2023-6675

CyberMath is identified as a web server application with a file upload interface. Such applications are commonly deployed as internet-facing web services, making the upload endpoint, which is the attack vector, frequently accessible from the public internet in standard deployment patterns.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in National Keep Cyber Security Services CyberMath allows for the upload of malicious web shell files to the server. This could enable an attacker to take control of the affected system.

  • Allows remote attackers to execute code.
  • Compromises server integrity and availability.
  • Affects web server applications.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by uploading a web shell through the application's unrestricted file upload feature. This would allow them to execute arbitrary code on the web server, potentially leading to full system compromise.

  • Publicly accessible upload function.
  • No user authentication required.
  • Upload of dangerous file types.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

Attackers are likely to weaponize this vulnerability because it allows unauthenticated users to upload and execute web shells on internet-facing servers. This provides immediate control, making it a high-value target for initial access and further compromise. The criticality of the vulnerability and the common nature of web applications with file upload features suggest a high probability of exploitation.

  • Allows unauthenticated remote code execution.
  • Web shells grant immediate server control.
  • Exploits common web application features.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

Prioritize blocking all uploads to CyberMath, as an attacker can upload a web shell to gain control of the server. Immediately investigate all instances of CyberMath to identify and isolate affected systems.

  • Block all user uploads.
  • Investigate all CyberMath instances.
  • Isolate affected services.

Frequently asked questions

What is National Keep Cyber Security Services CyberMath?

CyberMath is a web server application used for various functions. It has a feature that allows users to upload files.

What is the weakness in CyberMath related to CVE-2023-6675?

The vulnerability is classified as an 'Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type'. This means CyberMath allows users to upload files that could be harmful, like web shells, which attackers can then use to run commands on the server.

How can an attacker exploit this CyberMath vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this by uploading a malicious file, such as a web shell, through the application's file upload feature. This does not require the attacker to be logged in or authenticated.

How likely is this to affect my organization?

This vulnerability is likely to affect organizations because CyberMath is often used for internet-facing web services. Attackers can frequently access the upload feature from the public internet to exploit it.

What is the first step to address this threat?

The immediate first step is to block all file uploads to CyberMath to prevent attackers from uploading malicious web shells. It is also crucial to investigate all systems running CyberMath to find and isolate any that might be affected.

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