CVE-2023-40280
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to perform directory path traversal attacks in OpenClinic GA by manipulating the Page parameter in GET requests to popup.jsp. This could enable unauthorized file access on the server. Only OpenClinic GA version 5.247.01 is affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- OpenClinic GA
📦 What is this software?
Openclinic Ga by Openclinic Ga Project
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attacker gains access to sensitive files including configuration files, patient records, or system files, potentially leading to data breach or system compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized reading of arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or application data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file system permissions and input validation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but is straightforward once authenticated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: https://sourceforge.net/projects/open-clinic/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement input validation to reject directory traversal sequences in the Page parameter
Modify popup.jsp to validate Page parameter against allowed values
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock requests containing directory traversal patterns
Configure WAF to block requests with ../, ..\, or similar patterns in parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict file system permissions to limit accessible directories
- Implement network segmentation to isolate OpenClinic GA from sensitive systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test by sending GET request to popup.jsp with Page parameter containing directory traversal sequences like ../../../etc/passwdCheck Version:
Check OpenClinic GA version in application interface or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that directory traversal attempts are blocked or return error responses📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP GET requests to popup.jsp with suspicious Page parameter values containing ../ or similar patterns
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns from authenticated users
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/popup.jsp" AND query="*../*"🔗 References
- https://github.com/BugBountyHunterCVE/CVE-2023-40280/blob/main/CVE-2023-40280_Authenticated-Directory-Path-Traversal_OpenClinic-GA_5.247.01_Report.md
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/open-clinic/
- https://github.com/BugBountyHunterCVE/CVE-2023-40280/blob/main/CVE-2023-40280_Authenticated-Directory-Path-Traversal_OpenClinic-GA_5.247.01_Report.md
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/open-clinic/
