CVE-2023-27066 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 22 May 2023 Updated 31 Jan 2025

Authenticated attackers can download arbitrary files from Sitecore Experience Platform via a directory traversal flaw in Urlhandle.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-27066?

CVE-2023-27066 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Site Core Experience Platform 10.2 and earlier allows authenticated remote attackers to download arbitrary files via Urlhandle.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27066?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sitecore Experience Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27066?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27066 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-27066 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-27066 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-chfj-92p9-phpx.