CVE-2023-36486

Name: CVE-2023-36486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-25T08:15:07.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36486 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The workflow-engine of ILIAS before 7.23 and 8 before 8.3 allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary system commands on the application server as the application user by uploading a workflow definition file with a malicious filename.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The workflow-engine of ILIAS before 7.23 and 8 before 8.3 allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary system commands on the application server as the application user by uploading a workflow definition file with a malicious filename.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ilias	Ilias	< 7.23
Ilias	Ilias	>= 8.0, < 8.3

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36486?

How severe is CVE-2023-36486?

CVE-2023-36486 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36486?

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