Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 on x64 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 on x64. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-31448. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 on x64 (Network Management Software). This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 x64. To exploit the vulnerability, a authenticated user can create a HL7 Sensor. When creating this sensor, the user can set the HL7 message that should be sent from the PRTG device. This input parameter contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to choose arbitrary files from the system.

The weakness was published 08/09/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at kb.paessler.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-31448 since 04/28/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-35756). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

04/28/2023 🔍
08/09/2023 +103 days 🔍
08/09/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/24/2025 +868 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.paessler.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-31448 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-31448
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236655
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/09/2023 16:06
Updated: 12/24/2025 23:54
Changes: 08/09/2023 16:06 (39), 09/02/2023 15:02 (11), 12/24/2025 23:54 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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