Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 on x64 WMI Sensor path traversal

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 on x64. This affects an unknown part of the component WMI Sensor Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-31449. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 on x64 (Network Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component WMI Sensor Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 x64. To exploit the vulnerability, a authenticated user can create a WMI Custom Sensor. When creating this sensor, the user can set the WQL 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 released 08/09/2023. The advisory is shared for download at kb.paessler.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-31449 since 04/28/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

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-2023-35757). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Network Management Software

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• Paessler

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• PRTG Network Monitor

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• 23.2.83.1760

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