CVE-2023-25573
High PUBLISHEDImproper access control to download file in metersphere
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
metersphere is an open source continuous testing platform. In affected versions an improper access control vulnerability exists in `/api/jmeter/download/files`, which allows any user to download any file without authentication. This issue may expose all files available to the running process. This issue has been addressed in version 1.20.20 lts and 2.7.1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
- CVE Published
- Mar 09, 2023
- Exploitation Reported
- Apr 28, 2026
- CVSS
- 8.6 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| metersphere |
metersphere
|
< 1.20.20 lts |
Affected |
| metersphere |
metersphere
|
>= 2.0.0, < 2.7.1 |
Affected |
CVE References
- https://github.com/metersphere/metersphere/security/advisories/GHSA-mcwr-j9vm-5g8h github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/metersphere/metersphere/security/advisories/GHSA-m...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2026-04-28 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-25573.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-04-28 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2026-06-12 14:20:37 UTC · Nuclei Templates
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Missing Authorization
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-25573.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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14:20 UTC about 1 month ago14:20 UTC · about 1 month ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC 3 months ago00:00 UTC · 3 months ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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16:33 UTC over 3 years ago16:33 UTC · over 3 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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17:10 UTC over 3 years ago17:10 UTC · over 3 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2023-25573
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2023-25573",
"title": "Improper access control to download file in metersphere",
"affected_vendor": "metersphere",
"affected_product": "metersphere",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 8.6,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}