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CVE-2023-49294

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.9 EPSS 45.57% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2023-12-14 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9. It affects Exchange. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. Its EPSS score suggests a 45.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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CVE
CVE-2023-49294
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.9
EPSS
45.57%
Exchange

Original NVD Description

Asterisk is an open source private branch exchange and telephony toolkit. In Asterisk prior to versions 18.20.1, 20.5.1, and 21.0.1, as well as certified-asterisk prior to 18.9-cert6, it is possible to read any arbitrary file even when the `live_dangerously` is not enabled. This allows arbitrary files to be read. Asterisk versions 18.20.1, 20.5.1, and 21.0.1, as well as certified-asterisk prior to 18.9-cert6, contain a fix for this issue.

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