CVE-2023-53907

Bludit versions before 3.13.0 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

29 Oct 2026, 21:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary	(en) 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.	(en) Bludit versions before 3.13.0 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.

Information

Published : 2025-12-17 23:15

Updated : 2026-10-29 21:17

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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