CVE-2023-46988 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can copy arbitrary files via path traversal in ONLYOFFICE Document Server, leading to data exposure and denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-46988?

CVE-2023-46988 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Path Traversal vulnerability in ONLYOFFICE Document Server before v8.0.1 allows a remote attacker to copy arbitrary files by manipulating the fileExt parameter in the /example/editor endpoint, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive files and potential Denial of Service (DoS).

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46988?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Onlyoffice Document Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46988 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-2023-46988 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-46988 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vjf-fgr6-pcmc.

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