CVE-2023-46988

MEDIUM

ONLYOFFICE Document Server <8.0.1 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2023-46988. PoCs published by mihat2.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional Python exploit for CVE-2023-46988, a path traversal vulnerability in ONLYOFFICE Document Server. The exploit manipulates the `fileExt` parameter to retrieve arbitrary files, including sensitive system files like `/etc/passwd` and configuration files containing credentials.

Description

Path Traversal vulnerability in ONLYOFFICE Document Server before v8.0.1 allows a remote attacker to copy arbitrary files by manipulating the fileExt parameter in the /example/editor endpoint, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive files and potential Denial of Service (DoS).

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by mihat2 · poc
https://github.com/mihat2/OnlyOffice-path-traversal

This repository contains a functional Python exploit for CVE-2023-46988, a path traversal vulnerability in ONLYOFFICE Document Server. The exploit manipulates the `fileExt` parameter to retrieve arbitrary files, including sensitive system files like `/etc/passwd` and configuration files containing credentials.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ONLYOFFICE Document Server (versions prior to February 2024 update)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the vulnerable ONLYOFFICE server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 6.7
EPSS 0.0043
EPSS Percentile 34.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
onlyoffice/document_server 7.4.0 - 8.0.1
Published Apr 01, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026