Path Traversal in Bludit Backup Plugin
CVE-2023-53907
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.007 (49.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Bludit Backup Plugin — versions 3.13.1
- Bludit
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Exploit, exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Product, product)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-53907?
- CVE-2023-53907 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bludit Backup Plugin, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2025-12-17.
- How severe is CVE-2023-53907?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.