CVE-2023-30804 (GCVE-0-2023-30804)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-10 14:21 – Updated: 2025-11-28 15:57
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Summary
The Sangfor Next-Gen Application Firewall version NGAF8.0.17 is vulnerable to an authenticated file disclosure vulnerability. A remote and authenticated attacker can read arbitrary system files using the svpn_html/loadfile.php endpoint. This issue is exploitable by a remote and unauthenticated attacker when paired with CVE-2023-30803.
Severity ?
4.9 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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Sangfor Net-Gen Application Firewall Affected: 8.0.17
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