CVE-2023-53930: projectsend — Exploit

Description

ProjectSend r1605 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download private files by manipulating the download ID parameter. Attackers can access any user's private files by changing the 'id' parameter in the download request to process.php.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-639 CWE-639

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
projectsend	projectsend	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51400 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/projectsend-insecure-direct-object-reference-file-download-vulnerability https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51400

Other References

https://www.projectsend.org/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53930? +

ProjectSend r1605 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download private files by manipulating the download ID parameter. Attackers can access any user's private files by changing the 'id' parameter in the download request to process.php. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-53930? +

CVE-2023-53930 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53930? +

CVE-2023-53930 affects products from projectsend, specifically: projectsend. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53930? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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