contao/core-bundle has path traversal vulnerability in the file manager
Contao is an open source content management system. Prior to versions 4.9.40, 4.13.21, and 5.1.4, logged in users can list arbitrary system files in the file manager by manipulating the Ajax request. However, it is not possible to read the contents of these files. Users should update to Contao 4.9.40, 4.13.21 or 5.1.4 to receive a patch. There are no known workarounds.
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- CVEs
- CVE-2023-29200
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- 3 Nov 2026, 13:01 UTC · Revision 1
Source evidence
contao/core-bundle has path traversal vulnerability in the file manager
core-osv · Original sourcePublished 25 Apr 2023, 17:00 UTC
Contao is an open source content management system. Prior to versions 4.9.40, 4.13.21, and 5.1.4, logged in users can list arbitrary system files in the file manager by manipulating the Ajax request. However, it is not possible to read the contents of these files. Users should update to Contao 4.9.40, 4.13.21 or 5.1.4 to receive a patch. There are no known workarounds.
osv:CVE-2023-29200
Complete source record
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