CVE-2023-29200
CVE-2023-29200 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Contao with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Contao
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-29200?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-29200?
- CVE-2023-29200 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-29200 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-29200?
- CVE-2023-29200 affects Contao. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-29200?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-29200 published?
- CVE-2023-29200 was published on 2023-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://contao.org/en/security-advisories/directory-traversal-in-the-file-manager
- https://github.com/contao/contao/commit/6f3e705f4ff23f4419563d09d8485793569f31df
- https://github.com/contao/contao/security/advisories/GHSA-fp7q-xhhw-6rj3
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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