How severe is CVE-2023-25345?

CVE-2023-25345 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-25345 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25345?

CVE-2023-25345 primarily affects Swig-templates Project Swig-templates. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25345?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-25345 published?

CVE-2023-25345 was published on 2023-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25345

CVE-2023-25345 is a high-severity vulnerability in Swig-templates Project Swig-templates with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Swig-templates Project Swig-templates
Published: 2023-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in swig-templates thru 2.0.4 and swig thru 1.4.2, allows attackers to read arbitrary files via the include or extends tags.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25345?: Directory traversal vulnerability in swig-templates thru 2.0.4 and swig thru 1.4.2, allows attackers to read arbitrary files via the include or extends tags.
How severe is CVE-2023-25345?: CVE-2023-25345 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-25345 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25345?: CVE-2023-25345 primarily affects Swig-templates Project Swig-templates. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25345?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-25345 published?: CVE-2023-25345 was published on 2023-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/node-swig/swig-templates/issues/88

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:swig-templates_project:swig-templates:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:swig_project:swig:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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