CVE-2023-53907 Bludit < 3.13.0 Authenticated Arbitrary File Download via Backup Plugin

Q: What is CVE-2023-53907?

CVE-2023-53907 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Bludit Backup Plugin, published on 17 Dec 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2023-53907 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-53907 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-53907?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53907 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.1 Published 17 Dec 2025 Updated 29 Oct 2026

Authenticated attackers can exploit directory traversal in the Bludit Backup Plugin to read arbitrary sensitive system files.

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-2023-53907?

CVE-2023-53907 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Bludit Backup Plugin, published on 17 Dec 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Bludit versions before 3.13.0 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.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53907?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bludit Bludit.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53907?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53907 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-2023-53907 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-53907 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c3xc-px9v-223r.