# CVE-2023-51639: Allegra downloadExportedChart Directory Traversal Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

- Severity: CVSS 9.8 (Critical), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2024-11-22 · Updated: 2024-11-25

## Affected

- Allegra: 7.5.0.24

## Description

Allegra downloadExportedChart Directory Traversal Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloadExportedChart action. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22361.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Allegra, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

- Browse: [Critical entries](https://cve.now/critical.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-110/
- https://www.trackplus.com/en/service/release-notes-reader/7-5-1-release-notes-2.html

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