CVE-2023-28683

Name: CVE-2023-28683
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-02T21:15:09.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28683 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Jenkins Phabricator Differential Plugin 2.1.5 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Jenkins Phabricator Differential Plugin 2.1.5 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jenkins	Phabricator Differential	<= 2.1.5

References

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-2942Vendor Advisory
https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-03-21/#SECURITY-2942Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28683?

Jenkins Phabricator Differential Plugin 2.1.5 and earlier does not configure its XML parser to prevent XML external entity (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2023-28683?

CVE-2023-28683 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28683?

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