CVE-2023-30330 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 May 2023 Updated 24 Jan 2025

An attacker can exploit a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in SoftExpert Excellence Suite to read arbitrary files from the server.

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

What is CVE-2023-30330?

CVE-2023-30330 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SoftExpert (SE) Excellence Suite 2.x versions before 2.1.3 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in the function /se/v42300/generic/gn_defaultframe/2.0/defaultframe_filter.php.

Weakness: CWE-426

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-30330?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Softexpert Excellence Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30330?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-30330 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-2023-30330 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-30330 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hfvw-hqwf-qh99.