CVE-2023-39139

Name: CVE-2023-39139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-30T22:15:09.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39139 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Archive v3.3.7 allows attackers to execute a path traversal via extracting a crafted zip file.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Archive v3.3.7 allows attackers to execute a path traversal via extracting a crafted zip file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Archive Project	Archive	3.3.7

References

https://blog.ostorlab.co/zip-packages-exploitation.htmlExploit
https://github.com/brendan-duncan/archive/issues/265Issue Tracking
https://ostorlab.co/vulndb/advisory/OVE-2023-5Exploit
https://blog.ostorlab.co/zip-packages-exploitation.htmlExploit
https://github.com/brendan-duncan/archive/issues/265Issue Tracking
https://ostorlab.co/vulndb/advisory/OVE-2023-5Exploit

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39139?

An issue in Archive v3.3.7 allows attackers to execute a path traversal via extracting a crafted zip file.

How severe is CVE-2023-39139?

CVE-2023-39139 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39139?

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