CVE-2023-35840

Name: CVE-2023-35840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-19T01:15:08.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35840 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. _joinPath in elFinderVolumeLocalFileSystem.class.php in elFinder before 2.1.62 allows path traversal in the PHP LocalVolumeDriver connector.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

_joinPath in elFinderVolumeLocalFileSystem.class.php in elFinder before 2.1.62 allows path traversal in the PHP LocalVolumeDriver connector.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Std42	Elfinder	< 2.1.62

References

https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/commit/bb9aaa7b096a1b83f2f85657c43f12131ece2891Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/security/advisories/GHSA-wm5g-p99q-66g4Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/afine-com/CVE-2023-35840Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sectroyer/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2023-35840Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/commit/bb9aaa7b096a1b83f2f85657c43f12131ece2891Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/security/advisories/GHSA-wm5g-p99q-66g4Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/afine-com/CVE-2023-35840Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/sectroyer/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2023-35840Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35840?

_joinPath in elFinderVolumeLocalFileSystem.class.php in elFinder before 2.1.62 allows path traversal in the PHP LocalVolumeDriver connector.

How severe is CVE-2023-35840?

CVE-2023-35840 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35840?

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-2023-35840?

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Source: NVD / NIST