CVE-2023-47246 (GCVE-0-2023-47246)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-10 00:00 – Updated: 2026-07-31 03:55Summary
In SysAid On-Premise before 23.3.36, a path traversal vulnerability leads to code execution after an attacker writes a file to the Tomcat webroot, as exploited in the wild in November 2023.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2023-11-09 00:00 UTC
CWE
- n/a
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| sysaid | sysaid_on-premises |
Affected:
0 , < 23.3.36
(custom)
cpe:2.3:a:sysaid:sysaid_on-premises:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 677afbb0-2be9-4a8c-b692-b9b3bc4b9a85
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2023-11-13
Asserted: 2023-11-13
Scope
Notes: SysAid Server Path Traversal Vulnerability | Affected: SysAid / SysAid Server | Description: SysAid Server (on-premises version) contains a path traversal vulnerability that leads to code execution. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2023-12-04 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Known | Notes (KEV): https://www.sysaid.com/blog/service-desk/on-premise-software-security-vulnerability-notification; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47246
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-22 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | SysAid Server |
| Due Date | 2023-12-04 |
| Date Added | 2023-11-13 |
| Vendorproject | SysAid |
| Vulnerabilityname | SysAid Server Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Known |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 08:09 CEST
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 53005015-b96a-4c32-84a9-3f07b9f3e9cd
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2023-11-13
Asserted: 2023-11-13
Scope
Notes: In SysAid On-Premise before 23.3.36, a path traversal vulnerability leads to code execution after an attacker writes a file to the Tomcat webroot,... | Affected: SysAid / SysAid On-Premise | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL) | EPSS: 0.98851 | Used in malware: yes | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Confirmed Compromise
Confidence: 70%
Source: previdian
Details
| Feed | Previdian (previdian.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | In SysAid On-Premise before 23.3.36, a path traversal vulnerability leads to code execution after an attacker writes a file to the Tomcat webroot,... |
| Cve Id | CVE-2023-47246 |
| Vendor | SysAid |
| Ghsa Id | None |
| Product | SysAid On-Premise |
| Added Date | 2023-11-13T00:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 9.8 |
| Epss Score | 0.98851 |
| Previous Ids | |
| Cvss Severity | CRITICAL |
| Virtual Patch | False |
| Cvss Estimated | False |
| Epss Percentile | 0.99926 |
| Used In Malware | yes |
| Vulnerability Id | CVE-2023-47246 |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | False |
References
Created: 2026-10-02 09:11 CEST
| Updated: 2026-10-02 09:11 CEST
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