CVE-2023-25345

Name: CVE-2023-25345
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-15T20:15:10.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25345 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in swig-templates thru 2.0.4 and swig thru 1.4.2, allows attackers to read arbitrary files via the include or extends tags.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in swig-templates thru 2.0.4 and swig thru 1.4.2, allows attackers to read arbitrary files via the include or extends tags.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Swig-Templates Project	Swig-Templates	<= 2.0.4
Swig Project	Swig	<= 1.4.2

References

https://github.com/node-swig/swig-templates/issues/88Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/node-swig/swig-templates/issues/88Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25345?

Directory traversal vulnerability in swig-templates thru 2.0.4 and swig thru 1.4.2, allows attackers to read arbitrary files via the include or extends tags.

How severe is CVE-2023-25345?

CVE-2023-25345 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25345?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-25345?

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Source: NVD / NIST