Pimcore Path Traversal Vulnerability in AssetController:importServerFilesAction

Exploitation

No confirmed exploitation recorded. Patch Next marks exploitation only from CISA KEV.

CVSS

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

EPSS

• CVE-2023-38708: 0.64% estimated exploitation activity in the next 30 days; percentile 50.80 (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-03). This is a model estimate, not proof of exploitation or customer exposure.

As published by the source; long descriptions are shortened.

Impact A path traversal vulnerability exists in the AssetController::importServerFilesAction, which allows an attacker to overwrite or modify sensitive files by manipulating the pimcorelog 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…

Published by the source

3 Aug 2023, 16:33 UTC

Last modified by the source

11 Nov 2023, 05:02 UTC

Source last checked

26 Oct 2026, 14:10 UTC

1. Revision 1 · created · 26 Oct 2026

   Published from ghsa record GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887

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# Patch Next advisory brief: CVE-2023-38708

Advisory: Pimcore Path Traversal Vulnerability in AssetController:importServerFilesAction
IDs: CVE-2023-38708, GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887
Record: https://patchnext.com/advisories/cve-2023-38708 (revision 1, source checked 26 Oct 2026, 14:10 UTC)
Inventory: none attached. This brief comes from a public page and does not say whether any deployment is affected.
Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.3)
Exploitation: no confirmed exploitation recorded. Patch Next confirms exploitation only from CISA KEV.
Vendor response: Vendor fix available; fixed versions by package: pimcore/pimcore 10.6.7. A vendor fix does not mean a deployment is fixed.

## Affected components
- Packagist pimcore/pimcore: affected < 10.6.7; fixed in 10.6.7

## Suggested inspection (read-only)
- Packagist pimcore/pimcore: check the installed version with your package manager.

## Supported action
Upgrade each affected component to a fixed version on its release line. For a transitive dependency, upgrade the parent package or add an override or constraint, then regenerate the lockfile. Redeploy every environment that ran an affected version.

## Required regression checks
- Run the test suite and a production build.
- Exercise the features that depend on pimcore/pimcore.
- Repeat the inspection and confirm that only fixed versions remain installed.

## Rollback considerations
- Keep the previous lockfile and deployment artifact. Rolling back reinstates the vulnerable version, so apply any documented mitigation while you fix forward.

## Unresolved questions
- Which deployments run an affected version?
- Exploitation status can change. Check again before lowering the priority.
- Mark the work resolved only after the fixed version is verified in production.

## Sources
- Verified: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887 (GitHub-reviewed advisory GHSA-34hj-v8fm-x887 lists affected ranges: Packagist pimcore/pimcore >=0 <10.6.7)

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