CVE-2023-28627

Name: CVE-2023-28627
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-27T21:15:12.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28627 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. pymedusa is an automatic video library manager for TV Shows. In versions prior 1.0.12 an attacker with access to the web interface can update the git executable path in /config/general/ > advanced settings with arbitrary OS commands. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pymedusa is an automatic video library manager for TV Shows. In versions prior 1.0.12 an attacker with access to the web interface can update the git executable path in /config/general/ > advanced settings with arbitrary OS commands. An attacker may exploit this vulnerability to take execute arbitrary OS commands as the user running the pymedusa program. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pymedusa	Medusa	< 1.0.12

References

https://github.com/pymedusa/Medusa/commit/66d4be8f0872bd5ddcdc5c5a58cb014d22834a45Patch
https://github.com/pymedusa/Medusa/security/advisories/GHSA-6589-x6f5-cgg9Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/pymedusa/Medusa/commit/66d4be8f0872bd5ddcdc5c5a58cb014d22834a45Patch
https://github.com/pymedusa/Medusa/security/advisories/GHSA-6589-x6f5-cgg9Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28627?

How severe is CVE-2023-28627?

CVE-2023-28627 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28627?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST