CVE-2023-27179
Gdidees Cms ≤ 3.9.1
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NCVSS and EPSS are reproduced from their sources (NVD, FIRST EPSS). Risk Priority is our own derived reading, not an NVD score.
Summary
CVE-2023-27179 is a high-severity Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) vulnerability in Gdidees Gdidees Cms. Its CVSS base score is 7.5 (High).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Data Obfuscation (T1001); ranked in the top 0.9% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis AI-assisted summary
Synthesised by an AI model from the NVD description and linked references — a reading aid, not an authoritative source.
GDidees CMS versions 3.9.1 and earlier contain an arbitrary file download vulnerability in the filename parameter of the /_admin/imgdownload.php endpoint. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2023-27179 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 and is associated with CWE-434, allowing unauthenticated remote actors to retrieve files from the server filesystem.
An attacker can supply crafted filename values to the affected script and obtain the contents of arbitrary files, resulting in disclosure of sensitive configuration data, source code, or other restricted information without requiring authentication or user interaction.
Public references include proof-of-concept exploits published on Packet Storm and a technical gist demonstrating the traversal technique, along with general guidance on unrestricted file download weaknesses; no vendor advisory or patch information is referenced in the available sources. The EPSS score has remained at its recorded peak of 0.8690 since disclosure, indicating sustained exploitation interest.
OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-30959
Vulnerability Data
GDidees CMS v3.9.1 and lower was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulenrability via the filename parameter at /_admin/imgdownload.php.
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Control response
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V5.1.1
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Requiring identifiable owners for portable devices reduces the attack surface for unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types via anonymous media.
Dangerous file uploads can be detonated in the chamber to determine malice before any production write or execution occurs.
Prevents unrestricted writing of arbitrary or malicious firmware by keeping hardware write-protect enabled except under tightly controlled manual procedures.
Scans files from external sources on download/open/execute, blocking unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types.
Mitigating Controls (NIST CSF 2.0) AI
Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→CSF cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.
Hardened configuration baselines can enforce allowed file types and processing rules.
Restricting execution of unauthorized software directly blocks dangerous uploaded files from running.
Secure development practices include input validation and file-type restrictions that prevent this weakness.
Mitigating Controls (ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A) AI
Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→ISO cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.