Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OrangeScrum 2.0.11 has a high-severity flaw that lets a logged-in remote attacker delete local server files. The issue can disrupt service and damage application or system data because attacker-controlled input is used in a file path without proper sanitization.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any exposed OrangeScrum 2.0.11 system because the flaw can directly delete server files after login. Business impact is most likely service outage, data loss, or costly restoration work rather than data theft based on the CVSS vector.
Technical view
CVE-2023-0454 is a CWE-22 path traversal issue in OrangeScrum 2.0.11. An authenticated network attacker with low privileges can influence an internal path parameter and delete arbitrary local files. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1, with high integrity and availability impact and no confidentiality impact stated.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to OrangeScrum version 2.0.11 based on the provided sources. Risk is higher for internet-facing, partner-facing, or broadly accessible deployments where untrusted authenticated users can reach the affected functionality.
Exploitation context
The CVE record does not indicate CISA KEV listing, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation. Treat this as plausible to exploit by authenticated users, but do not claim known exploitation from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
The key evidence supports authenticated remote arbitrary local file deletion through unsanitized path construction. The source bundle does not provide a named fixed release, patch commit, endpoint details, or proof of active exploitation, so validation should stay non-destructive and vendor-guided.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any OrangeScrum 2.0.11 deployments immediately.
- Check OrangeScrum and Fluid Attacks guidance for fixed versions or workarounds.
- Restrict OrangeScrum access to trusted networks and users.
- Apply least-privilege filesystem permissions to the web server account.
- Confirm recent, restorable backups for application and server files.
Validation and detection
- Inventory OrangeScrum versions across production, staging, and legacy hosts.
- Confirm whether untrusted authenticated users can access affected instances.
- Review application and system logs for unusual file deletion activity.
- Verify vendor remediation guidance before marking the issue fixed.
- Retest after remediation without using destructive validation.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H2.85.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/slushii/CVE reference
- https://github.com/Orangescrum/orangescrum/CVE reference
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.