Bludit up to 3.13.0 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Bludit up to 3.13.0. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-53907. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Bludit up to 3.13.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was disclosed by Antonio Cuomo as 51541. The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-53907 since 12/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 3.13.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (51541). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Bludit 3.13.1

Timelineinfo

12/16/2025 CVE reserved
12/18/2025 +2 days Advisory disclosed
12/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 51541
Researcher: Antonio Cuomo
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-53907 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53907
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-337132
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/18/2025 08:43
Changes: 12/18/2025 08:43 (80)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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