CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2023-07-12

CVE-2023-26564

syncfusion ej2_aspcore_file_provider Security Advisory (CVE-2023-26564)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2023-26564 impacting syncfusion ej2_aspcore_file_provider. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Syncfusion EJ2 ASPCore File Provider 3ac357f is vulnerable to Models/PhysicalFileProvider.cs directory traversal. As a result, an unauthenticated attacker can list files within a directory, download any file, or upload any file to any directory accessible by the web server.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product syncfusion / ej2_aspcore_file_provider
Affected Versions -
Weakness Enumeration CWE-22

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2023-26564 impacting syncfusion ej2_aspcore_file_provider.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2023-26564.yaml
id: cve-2023-26564

info:
  name: syncfusion ej2_aspcore_file_provider - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2023-26564 affecting syncfusion ej2_aspcore_file_provider.
    Evaluation: The Syncfusion EJ2 ASPCore File Provider 3ac357f is vulnerable to Models/PhysicalFileProvider.cs directory traversal. As a result, an unauthenticated ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2023-26564
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2023-26564
    cwe-id: CWE-22
  tags: cve,cve-2023-26564,syncfusion,ej2_aspcore_file_provider,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ej2_aspcore_file_provider"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2023-26564.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2023-26564
# Target: syncfusion ej2_aspcore_file_provider | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2023-26564 (syncfusion ej2_aspcore_file_provider)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against syncfusion ej2_aspcore_file_provider scope (-).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2023-26564.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2023-26564
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ej2_aspcore_file_provider 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ej2_aspcore_file_provider 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ej2_aspcore_file_provider

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ej2_aspcore_file_provider 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ej2_aspcore_file_provider

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2023-26564 in syncfusion ej2_aspcore_file_provider?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update syncfusion ej2_aspcore_file_provider packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2023-26564?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2023-26564?

CVE-2023-26564 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2023-26564
Weakness CWE-22
Vendor syncfusion
Product ej2_aspcore_file_provider
Published 2023-07-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H