CVE-2023-6189 (GCVE-0-2023-6189)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-22 09:56 – Updated: 2026-02-23 08:56
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Title
Improper Permission Handling in M-Files Server
Summary
Missing access permissions checks in the M-Files server before 23.11.13156.0 allow attackers to perform data write and export jobs using the M-Files API methods.
Severity ?
4.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-280 - Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
M-Files M-Files Server Affected: 0 , < 23.11.13156.0 (custom)
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