M-Files Client prior 23.5.12598.0 UI insufficient permissions or privileges

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in M-Files Client. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component UI. Performing a manipulation results in insufficient permissions or privileges. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-2480. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in M-Files Client. This affects some unknown functionality of the component UI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-280. The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to access resources or functionality as specified by their permissions. This may cause it to follow unexpected code paths that may leave the product in an invalid state. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Missing access permissions checks in M-Files Client before 23.5.12598.0 (excluding 23.2 SR2 and newer) allows elevation of privilege via UI extension applications

The weakness was shared 05/25/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at m-files.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-2480 since 05/02/2023. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1222 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 23.5.12598.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Insufficient permissions or privileges
CWE: CWE-280 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Client 23.5.12598.0

Timelineinfo

05/02/2023 🔍
05/25/2023 +23 days 🔍
05/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
02/23/2026 +1005 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: m-files.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-2480 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-2480
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-229959

Entryinfo

Created: 05/25/2023 17:58
Updated: 02/23/2026 12:23
Changes: 05/25/2023 17:58 (48), 06/17/2023 19:38 (11), 02/23/2026 12:23 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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