CVE-2022-3284
M-Files Server vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Download key for a file in a vault was passed in an insecure way that could easily be logged in M-Files New Web in M-Files before version 22.11.12011.0. The vulnerability affects M-Files New Web application and was disclosed on March 6, 2023 (M-Files Advisory, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability involves the insecure transmission of download keys which contain session IDs, making files potentially accessible to unauthorized parties. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. It is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) (M-Files Advisory).

Impact

The vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to files as the download key contains the session ID, potentially exposing sensitive information to unauthorized parties (M-Files Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users should upgrade to M-Files version 22.11.12011.0 or later to address this vulnerability (NVD).

Additional resources


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