CVE-2023-28882
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2023-28882 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Trustwave ModSecurity 3.0.5 through 3.0.8 before 3.0.9 allows a denial of service (worker crash and unresponsiveness) because some inputs cause a segfault in the Transaction class for some configurations.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Trustwave ModSecurity 3.0.5 through 3.0.8 before 3.0.9 allows a denial of service (worker crash and unresponsiveness) because some inputs cause a segfault in the Transaction class for some configurations.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Owasp | Modsecurity | >= 3.0.5, < 3.0.9 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28882?
Trustwave ModSecurity 3.0.5 through 3.0.8 before 3.0.9 allows a denial of service (worker crash and unresponsiveness) because some inputs cause a segfault in the Transaction class for some configurations.
How severe is CVE-2023-28882?
CVE-2023-28882 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28882?
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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