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CVE-2023-38708

Pimcore Path Traversal Vulnerability in AssetController:importServerFilesAction

6.3 MediumFix available

Pimcore is an Open Source Data & Experience Management Platform: PIM, MDM, CDP, DAM, DXP/CMS & Digital Commerce. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the AssetController::importServerFilesAction, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcore_log parameter.This can lead to potential denial of service---key file overwrite. The impact of this vulnerability allows attackers to: overwrite or modify sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or disclosure of confidential information. This could also cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
Low
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Exploit likelihood

0.64%Up 0.6 points since Aug 4, 2023
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used 6.3

Pimcore Path Traversal Vulnerability in AssetController:importServerFilesAction

Pimcore is an Open Source Data & Experience Management Platform: PIM, MDM, CDP, DAM, DXP/CMS & Digital Commerce. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the AssetController::importServerFilesAction, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcore_log parameter.This can lead to potential denial of service---key file overwrite. The impact of this vulnerability allows attackers to: overwrite or modify sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or disclosure of confidential information. This could also cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted.

Record
CVE-2023-38708
CVSS 3.1
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness
CWE-22
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2023-2190 6.3

Pimcore is an Open Source Data & Experience Management Platform: PIM, MDM, CDP, DAM, DXP/CMS & Digital Commerce. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the AssetController::importServerFilesAction, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcore_log parameter.This can lead to potential denial of service---key file overwrite. The impact of this vulnerability allows attackers to: overwrite or modify sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or disclosure of confidential information. This could also cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted.

Record
EUVD-2023-2190
CVSS 3.1
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887 6.3

Pimcore Path Traversal Vulnerability in AssetController:importServerFilesAction

Impact

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the AssetController::importServerFilesAction, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcore_log parameter.This can lead to potential denial of service---key file overwrite.

The impact of this vulnerability allows attackers to:

Overwrite or modify sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or disclosure of confidential information.

Tamper with system settings by modifying key files, such as the hosts file in Windows or configuration files for other services.

Cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted.

The consequences of exploiting this vulnerability can be detrimental to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. It's crucial to address this vulnerability to protect sensitive data and ensure the proper functioning of the system.

Patches

Update to version 10.6.7 or apply this patch manually https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22c.patch

Workarounds

Apply patch https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22c.patch manually.

Record
GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887
CVSS 3.1
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness
CWE-22
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD 6.3

Pimcore is an Open Source Data & Experience Management Platform: PIM, MDM, CDP, DAM, DXP/CMS & Digital Commerce. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the AssetController::importServerFilesAction, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcore_log parameter.This can lead to potential denial of service---key file overwrite. The impact of this vulnerability allows attackers to: overwrite or modify sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or disclosure of confidential information. This could also cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted.

Record
CVE-2023-38708
CVSS 3.1
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS 3.1
8.8 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-22
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 6.3

Pimcore Path Traversal Vulnerability in AssetController:importServerFilesAction

Pimcore is an Open Source Data & Experience Management Platform: PIM, MDM, CDP, DAM, DXP/CMS & Digital Commerce. A path traversal vulnerability exists in the AssetController::importServerFilesAction, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcore_log parameter.This can lead to potential denial of service---key file overwrite. The impact of this vulnerability allows attackers to: overwrite or modify sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or disclosure of confidential information. This could also cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted.

Record
CVE-2023-38708
CVSS 3.1
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness
CWE-22
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887 6.3

Pimcore Path Traversal Vulnerability in AssetController:importServerFilesAction

Impact

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the AssetController::importServerFilesAction, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcore_log parameter.This can lead to potential denial of service---key file overwrite.

The impact of this vulnerability allows attackers to:

Overwrite or modify sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or disclosure of confidential information.

Tamper with system settings by modifying key files, such as the hosts file in Windows or configuration files for other services.

Cause a denial of service (DoS) if critical system files are overwritten or deleted.

The consequences of exploiting this vulnerability can be detrimental to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. It's crucial to address this vulnerability to protect sensitive data and ensure the proper functioning of the system.

Patches

Update to version 10.6.7 or apply this patch manually https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22c.patch

Workarounds

Apply patch https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/58012d0e3b8b926fb54eccbd64ec5c993b30c22c.patch manually.

Record
GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887
CVSS 3.1
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness
CWE-22
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
pimcore/pimcore
Packagist
 before 10.6.7
10.6.7
pimcore/pimcore
Packagist
 before 10.6.7, plus listed versions
10.0.82.2.02.2.12.2.22.3.0
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3.0.03.0.13.0.23.0.33.0.43.0.53.0.63.1.03.1.14.0.04.0.14.1.04.1.14.1.24.1.34.2.04.3.04.3.14.4.04.4.14.4.24.4.34.5.04.6.04.6.14.6.24.6.34.6.44.6.5v10.0.0v10.0.0-BETA1v10.0.0-BETA2v10.0.0-BETA3v10.0.0-BETA4v10.0.1v10.0.2v10.0.3v10.0.4v10.0.5v10.0.6v10.0.7v10.0.9v10.1.0v10.1.1v10.1.2
10.6.7

History

History
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In short

CVE-2023-38708 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.3) in Pimcore, published August 3, 2023. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.64%, the 50th percentile. Fixed in pimcore/pimcore 10.6.7.

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