Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw can let an unauthenticated remote attacker upload arbitrary files to a Dahua Smart Park or Smart Campus management server. The source bundle says executable JSP files may be uploaded, which can lead to remote code execution and full system compromise.
Executive priority
Prioritize this as critical for any exposed Dahua management platform. The combination of unauthenticated remote access, file upload, and potential code execution creates a credible full-compromise path.
Technical view
The issue combines path traversal and unrestricted file upload in a SOAP-based GIS bitmap upload interface. A crafted request may place attacker-controlled files on the server. The exact affected version range is undefined, but the bundle says builds before September 2023 are presumed affected and newer versions are remediated.
Likely exposure
Organizations using Dahua Smart Park Integrated Management Platform, also described as Smart Campus Integrated Management Platform, are the relevant exposure group. Risk is highest when the management platform or its SOAP upload interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not list this CVE in KEV. It reports Shadowserver observed exploitation evidence on 2024-02-15 UTC, and includes public exploit-oriented references. Treat internet-exposed instances as urgent until verified remediated.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strong for vulnerability class and impact, but incomplete for exact affected versions. Avoid assuming all Dahua products are affected; scope validation to the named Smart Park or Smart Campus integrated management platform.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade to a vendor-remediated Dahua platform release if this product is deployed.
- Restrict platform access to VPN or trusted administrative networks.
- Block or tightly monitor the SOAP GIS bitmap upload interface where feasible.
- Review vendor guidance because the exact affected version range is incomplete.
- If compromise is suspected, remove unauthorized files and rotate affected credentials.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Dahua Smart Park or Smart Campus management platform deployments.
- Confirm product build date and installed version against Dahua guidance.
- Check whether the management interface is reachable from the internet.
- Review server logs for suspicious SOAP bitmap upload activity.
- Inspect web-accessible directories for unexpected uploaded executable files.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
The CVE wording references code or command execution, so execution technique review may help defensive triage. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2023-7309 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
1 official scoreWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Vulnerability timeline
Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.dahuatech.com/bulletin/info?IsDpValue=hJVIA5%2BGjY24RaJ%2FIGLBoTg6hGbLYAQKuf5hnmPaK9M%3DCVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- https://developer.aliyun.com/article/1333161CVE reference, VulnCheck · technical-description, exploit
- https://github.com/tequilasunsh1ne/dahua_bitmap_fileuploadCVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dahua-smart-park-integrated-management-platform-front-end-arbitrary-file-uploadCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
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.
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.