Critical severity9.1NVD Advisory· Published Nov 20, 2023· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2023-48310
CVE-2023-48310
Description
TestingPlatform is a testing platform for Internet Security Standards. Prior to version 2.1.1, user input is not filtered correctly. Nmap options are accepted. In this particular case, the option to create log files is accepted in addition to a host name (and even without). A log file is created at the location specified. These files are created as root. If the file exists, the existing file is being rendered useless. This can result in denial of service. Additionally, input for scanning can be any CIDR blocks passed to nmap. An attacker can scan 0.0.0.0/0 or even local networks. Version 2.1.1 contains a patch for this issue.
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Affected products
2<2.1.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <2.1.1
- (no CPE)range: < 2.1.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- github.com/NC3-LU/TestingPlatform/commit/7b3e7ca869a4845aa7445f874c22c5929315c3a7nvdPatch
- github.com/NC3-LU/TestingPlatform/security/advisories/GHSA-9fhc-f3mr-w6h6nvdExploit
- github.com/NC3-LU/TestingPlatform/security/advisories/GHSA-mmpf-rw6c-67mmnvdVendor Advisory
- github.com/NC3-LU/TestingPlatform/releases/tag/v2.1.1nvdRelease Notes
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