CVE-2023-53907

Bludit versions before 3.13.1 contain an authenticated file download vulnerability in the Backup Plugin that allows logged-in users to access arbitrary files. Attackers can exploit the plugin's download functionality by manipulating file path parameters to read sensitive system files through directory traversal.

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.bludit.com	Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51541	Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bludit-authenticated-arbitrary-file-download-via-backup-plugin	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:bludit:bludit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-12-17 23:15

Updated : 2025-12-31 18:31

NVD link : CVE-2023-53907

Mitre link : CVE-2023-53907

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-53907

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Products Affected

bludit

bludit

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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