CVE-2023-6190Network attack vector

Unauthenticated restricted-directory escape via absolute path traversal

Published Dec 27, 2023 · Updated May 20, 2026

Path traversal in University Information Management System before 30.11.2023 allows remote attackers to escape a restricted directory. The record does not identify the affected endpoint or function; it states only that an absolute pathname resolves outside its intended directory. No authentication or user interaction is required, but the advisories do not disclose whether the flaw reads, writes, deletes, or executes files, leaving the specific data consequence unspecified.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.76%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Path traversal in University Information Management System before 30.11.2023 allows remote attackers to escape a restricted directory. The record does not identify the affected endpoint or function; it states only that an absolute pathname resolves outside its intended directory. No authentication or user interaction is required, but the advisories do not disclose whether the flaw reads, writes, deletes, or executes files, leaving the specific data consequence unspecified.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-6190
Published
Dec 27, 2023
Updated
May 20, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-22, CAPEC-597
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 27, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 20, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of TurkeyCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CAPEC-597Absolute Path Traversal

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