CVE-2023-2980

Name: CVE-2023-2980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-30T15:15:09.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2980 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Abstrium Pydio Cells 4.2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component User Creation Handler. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Abstrium Pydio Cells 4.2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.2.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-230212.

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

1.12%

62.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Abstrium	Pydio Cells	4.2.0

References

https://popalltheshells.medium.com/multiple-cves-affecting-pydio-cells-4-2-0-321e7e4712beExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pydio.com/en/community/releases/pydio-cells/pydio-cells-enterprise-421Release Notes
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230212Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.230212Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://popalltheshells.medium.com/multiple-cves-affecting-pydio-cells-4-2-0-321e7e4712beExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://pydio.com/en/community/releases/pydio-cells/pydio-cells-enterprise-421Release Notes
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230212Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.230212Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2980?

How severe is CVE-2023-2980?

CVE-2023-2980 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2980?

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Source: NVD / NIST