CVE-2023-29200

contao/core-bundle has path traversal vulnerability in the file manager

Published Apr 25, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Contao is an open source content management system. Prior to versions 4.9.40, 4.13.21, and 5.1.4, logged in users can list arbitrary system files in the file manager by manipulating the Ajax request. However, it is not possible to read the contents of these files. Users should update to Contao 4.9.40, 4.13.21 or 5.1.4 to receive a patch. There are no known workarounds.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-1294 Contao is an open source content management system. Prior to versions 4.9.40, 4.13.21, and 5.1.4, logged in users can list arbitrary system files in the file manager by manipulating the Ajax request. However, it is not possible to read the contents of these files. Users should update to Contao 4.9.40, 4.13.21 or 5.1.4 to receive a patch. There are no known workarounds.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-fp7q-xhhw-6rj3 Path traversal vulnerability in the file manager
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Feb 3, 2025, 7:37 PM
Reserved
Apr 3, 2023, 1:37 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Apr 25, 2023, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:49 AM