HIGH CVSS 7.2
Published: 2024-01-16

CVE-2023-6336

hypr workforce_access Security Advisory (CVE-2023-6336)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2023-6336 impacting hypr workforce_access. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in HYPR Workforce Access on MacOS allows User-Controlled Filename.This issue affects Workforce Access: before 8.7.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product hypr / workforce_access
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-59

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-2023-6336 impacting hypr workforce_access.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2023-6336.yaml
id: cve-2023-6336

info:
  name: hypr workforce_access - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2023-6336 affecting hypr workforce_access.
    Evaluation: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in HYPR Workforce Access on MacOS allows User-Controlled Filena...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2023-6336
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.2
    cve-id: CVE-2023-6336
    cwe-id: CWE-59
  tags: cve,cve-2023-6336,hypr,workforce_access,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "workforce_access"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2023-6336.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2023-6336
# Target: hypr workforce_access | CVSS: 7.2 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2023-6336 (hypr workforce_access)...")
    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 hypr workforce_access 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-2023-6336.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2023-6336
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install workforce_access 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade workforce_access 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update workforce_access

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

# 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.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2023-6336 in hypr workforce_access?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update hypr workforce_access 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-2023-6336?

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-2023-6336?

CVE-2023-6336 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.2
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2023-6336
Weakness CWE-59
Vendor hypr
Product workforce_access
Published 2024-01-16
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H