CoreCode MacUpdater up to 2.3.7/3.1.1 XPC unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in CoreCode MacUpdater up to 2.3.7/3.1.1. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component XPC Handler. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-41902. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in CoreCode MacUpdater up to 2.3.7/3.1.1. This affects an unknown function of the component XPC Handler. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An XPC misconfiguration vulnerability in CoreCode MacUpdater before 2.3.8, and 3.x before 3.1.2, allows attackers to escalate privileges by crafting malicious .pkg files.

The weakness was released 09/20/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at gist.github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-41902 since 09/05/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1608.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2.3.8 or 3.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-46380). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: MacUpdater 2.3.8/3.1.2

Timelineinfo

09/05/2023 🔍
09/20/2023 +15 days 🔍
09/20/2023 +0 days 🔍
02/02/2026 +866 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gist.github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-41902 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41902
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240051
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/20/2023 18:01
Updated: 02/02/2026 03:41
Changes: 09/20/2023 18:01 (38), 10/13/2023 14:33 (12), 02/02/2026 03:41 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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