CVE-2023-35801

Name: CVE-2023-35801
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-23T06:15:11.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35801 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A directory traversal vulnerability in Safe Software FME Server before 2022.2.5 allows an attacker to bypass validation when editing a network-based resource connection, resulting in the unauthorized reading and writing of arbitrary files. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to have access to a user account with write privileges. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability in Safe Software FME Server before 2022.2.5 allows an attacker to bypass validation when editing a network-based resource connection, resulting in the unauthorized reading and writing of arbitrary files. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to have access to a user account with write privileges. FME Flow 2023.0 is also a fixed version.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Safe	Fme Server	< 2022.2.5

References

https://community.safe.com/s/Product
https://community.safe.com/s/article/Known-Issue-FME-Flow-Directory-Traversal-VulnerabilityMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://downloads.safe.com/fme/2023/whatsnew_server_2023_0_0_3.txtRelease Notes
https://community.safe.com/s/Product
https://community.safe.com/s/article/Known-Issue-FME-Flow-Directory-Traversal-VulnerabilityMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://downloads.safe.com/fme/2023/whatsnew_server_2023_0_0_3.txtRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35801?

How severe is CVE-2023-35801?

CVE-2023-35801 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35801?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST