# CVE-2023-49102: NZBGet 21.1 allows authenticated remote code execution because the unarchive programs (7za and unrar) preserve executable file permissions.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2023-11-22 · Updated: 2024-08-02

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

NZBGet 21.1 allows authenticated remote code execution because the unarchive programs (7za and unrar) preserve executable file permissions. An attacker with the Control capability can execute a file by setting the value of SevenZipCommand or UnrarCmd. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://nzbget.net/download
- https://sec.maride.cc/posts/nzbget/

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