A path traversal vulnerability was identified in the HL7 sensor in PRTG 23.2.84.1566 and earlier versions where an authenticated user with write permissions could trick the HL7 sensor into behaving differently for existing files and non-existing files. This made it possible to traverse paths, allowing the sensor to execute files outside the designated custom sensors folder. The severity of this vulnerability is medium and received a score of 4.7 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Use CWE-22, Paessler vendor hub and Prtg Network Monitor product page to widen CVE-2023-31448 into its surrounding weakness, vendor, and product context.
Compare it with CVE-2023-31452, CVE-2023-32782 and CVE-2023-32781 for nearby disclosures in the same product family. Additional editorial context is available in Why “Low” and “Medium” CVEs Still Breach Networks.