M-Files Web Companion prior 23.8 LTS SR1/23.10 inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in M-Files Web Companion. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-5523. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in M-Files Web Companion. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-829. The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Execution of downloaded content flaw in M-Files Web Companion before release version 23.10 and LTS Service Release Versions before 23.8 LTS SR1 allows Remote Code Execution

The weakness was released 10/20/2023. The advisory is shared for download at m-files.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-5523 since 10/11/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 23.8 LTS SR1 or 23.10 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 8.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere
CWE: CWE-829
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Web Companion 23.8 LTS SR1/23.10

Timelineinfo

10/11/2023 🔍
10/20/2023 +9 days 🔍
10/20/2023 +0 days 🔍
02/23/2026 +857 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: m-files.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-5523 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-5523
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243036

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2023 10:13
Updated: 02/23/2026 12:23
Changes: 10/20/2023 10:13 (46), 11/12/2023 06:58 (1), 11/12/2023 07:12 (11), 08/28/2024 11:42 (16), 04/21/2025 10:03 (3), 02/23/2026 12:23 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:2A3:103

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