PatchTheCVECVE-2023-33524: Advent/SSC Inc
CVE-2023-33524 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting tamale rms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Advent/SSC Inc. Tamale RMS < 23.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. If one traverses to the affected URL, one enumerates Contact information on the host which contains usernames, e-mail addresses, and other internal information stored within the web app.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2023-06-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-33524?
tamale rms: upgrade to 23.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-33524 being exploited?
CVE-2023-33524 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-33524 affect?
CVE-2023-33524 affects tamale rms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Advent/SSC Inc. Tamale RMS < 23.1 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal. If one traverses to the affected URL, one enumerates Contact information on the host which contains usernames, e-mail addresses, and other internal information stored w
How urgent is CVE-2023-33524?
Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action