CVE-2023-38695

Name: CVE-2023-38695
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-04T18:15:14.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38695 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. cypress-image-snapshot shows visual regressions in Cypress with jest-image-snapshot. Prior to version 8.0.2, it's possible for a user to pass a relative file path for the snapshot name and reach outside of the project directory into the machine running the test. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cypress-image-snapshot shows visual regressions in Cypress with jest-image-snapshot. Prior to version 8.0.2, it's possible for a user to pass a relative file path for the snapshot name and reach outside of the project directory into the machine running the test. This issue has been patched in version 8.0.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simonsmith	Cypress Image Snapshot	< 8.0.2

References

https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/commit/ef49519795daf5183f4fac6f3136e194f20f39f4Patch
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/issues/15Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/releases/tag/8.0.2Release Notes
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/security/advisories/GHSA-vxjg-hchx-cc4gExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/commit/ef49519795daf5183f4fac6f3136e194f20f39f4Patch
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/issues/15Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/releases/tag/8.0.2Release Notes
https://github.com/simonsmith/cypress-image-snapshot/security/advisories/GHSA-vxjg-hchx-cc4gExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38695?

How severe is CVE-2023-38695?

CVE-2023-38695 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38695?

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