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CVE-2023-53930

Projectsend broken access control

7.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.38%
  1. Published17 Dec 2025

Description

ProjectSend r1605 contains an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download private files by manipulating the download ID parameter. Attackers can access any user's private files by changing the 'id' parameter in the download request to process.php.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Projectsendr1605

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-53930 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-53930 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.38%.

How severe is CVE-2023-53930?

CVE-2023-53930 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-53930?

Affected products include Projectsend.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53930?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.