HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-46988
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-46988

CWE-22Published: April 1, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.7
CVSS v3.1

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).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-46988 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.7.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

onlyoffice1 product(s)
document server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://medium.com/@mihat2/onlyoffice-document-server-path-traversal-fdd573fec291

All References (1)

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https://medium.com/@mihat2/onlyoffice-document-server-path-traversal-fdd573fec291Exploit · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-46988
CVSS Score6.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 1, 2025

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-46988 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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