CVE-2023-30804
Sangfor Next-Gen Application Firewall Authenticated File Disclosure
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 10, 2023, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 1, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-22 Removed CWE CWE-200 Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2023/30xxx/CVE-2023-30804.json">CVE-2023-30804</a> Added Reference https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/sangfor/sangfor-ngaf-lfi.yaml Added Reference https://labs.watchtowr.com/yet-more-unauth-remote-command-execution-vulns-in-firewalls-sangfor-edition/ Added Reference https://vulncheck.com/advisories/sangfor-ngaf-auth-file-disclosure Removed Reference https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-uujwjffddxzp4 Removed Reference https://labs.watchtowr.com/yet-more-unauth-remote-command-execution-vulns-in-firewalls-sangfor-edition/ Removed Reference https://vulncheck.com/advisories/sangfor-ngaf-auth-file-disclosure Removed Reference Type https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-uujwjffddxzp4 Types: Product Removed Reference Type https://labs.watchtowr.com/yet-more-unauth-remote-command-execution-vulns-in-firewalls-sangfor-edition/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Removed Reference Type https://vulncheck.com/advisories/sangfor-ngaf-auth-file-disclosure Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-uujwjffddxzp4 Added Reference https://labs.watchtowr.com/yet-more-unauth-remote-command-execution-vulns-in-firewalls-sangfor-edition/ Added Reference https://vulncheck.com/advisories/sangfor-ngaf-auth-file-disclosure Removed Reference https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-uujwjffddxzp4 Removed Reference https://labs.watchtowr.com/yet-more-unauth-remote-command-execution-vulns-in-firewalls-sangfor-edition/ Removed Reference https://vulncheck.com/advisories/sangfor-ngaf-auth-file-disclosure Removed Reference Type https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-uujwjffddxzp4 Types: Product Removed Reference Type https://labs.watchtowr.com/yet-more-unauth-remote-command-execution-vulns-in-firewalls-sangfor-edition/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Removed Reference Type https://vulncheck.com/advisories/sangfor-ngaf-auth-file-disclosure Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Sangfor', 'product': 'Net-Gen Application Firewall', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.0.17'}], 'platforms': ['Linux'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2023-30804', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2024-09-19T14:22:02.639064Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description 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. 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. -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-uujwjffddxzp4 Added Reference https://labs.watchtowr.com/yet-more-unauth-remote-command-execution-vulns-in-firewalls-sangfor-edition/ Added Reference https://vulncheck.com/advisories/sangfor-ngaf-auth-file-disclosure -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 13, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-uujwjffddxzp4 No Types Assigned https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-uujwjffddxzp4 Product Changed Reference Type https://labs.watchtowr.com/yet-more-unauth-remote-command-execution-vulns-in-firewalls-sangfor-edition/ No Types Assigned https://labs.watchtowr.com/yet-more-unauth-remote-command-execution-vulns-in-firewalls-sangfor-edition/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://vulncheck.com/advisories/sangfor-ngaf-auth-file-disclosure No Types Assigned https://vulncheck.com/advisories/sangfor-ngaf-auth-file-disclosure Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:sangfor:next-gen_application_firewall:8.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*