CVE-2023-29986: spring-boot-actuator-logview 0.2.13 allows Directory Traversal to sibling directories via LogViewEndpoint.view

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-29986 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting spring-boot-actuator-logview. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

spring-boot-actuator-logview 0.2.13 allows Directory Traversal to sibling directories via LogViewEndpoint.view.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: spring-boot-actuator-logview project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-11 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spring-boot-actuator-logview project spring-boot-actuator-logview DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spring-boot-actuator-logview || rpm -q spring-boot-actuator-logview || spring-boot-actuator-logview --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spring-boot-actuator-logview sudo apt install spring-boot-actuator-logview=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.13> sudo apt-mark hold spring-boot-actuator-logview

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

dnf --showduplicates list spring-boot-actuator-logview sudo dnf downgrade spring-boot-actuator-logview-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.13> sudo dnf versionlock add spring-boot-actuator-logview

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-2023-29986?

spring-boot-actuator-logview: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-29986 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29986 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-2023-29986 affect?

CVE-2023-29986 affects spring-boot-actuator-logview. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). spring-boot-actuator-logview 0.2.13 allows Directory Traversal to sibling directories via LogViewEndpoint.view.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29986?

Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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