CVE-2023-29770: In Sentrifugo 3.5, the AssetsController::uploadsaveAction function allows an authenticated attacker to upload

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-29770 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting sentrifugo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Sentrifugo 3.5, the AssetsController::uploadsaveAction function allows an authenticated attacker to upload any file without extension filtering.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2023-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sapplica

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-28 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sapplica sentrifugo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sentrifugo || rpm -q sentrifugo || sentrifugo --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sentrifugo sudo apt install sentrifugo=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo apt-mark hold sentrifugo

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sentrifugo sudo dnf downgrade sentrifugo-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add sentrifugo

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-29770?

sentrifugo: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-29770 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29770 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-29770 affect?

CVE-2023-29770 affects sentrifugo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In Sentrifugo 3.5, the AssetsController::uploadsaveAction function allows an authenticated attacker to upload any file without extension filtering.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29770?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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