CVE-2023-43176

Name: CVE-2023-43176
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-03T21:15:10.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43176 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A deserialization vulnerability in Afterlogic Aurora Files v9.7.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted .sabredav file.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A deserialization vulnerability in Afterlogic Aurora Files v9.7.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted .sabredav file.

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

1.71%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Afterlogic	Aurora Files	9.7.3

References

http://afterlogic.comProduct
http://aurora.comBroken Link, Not Applicable
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln-metrics/cvss/v3-calculator?vector=AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H&version=3.1Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry
https://sec.leonardini.dev/blog/cve-2023-43176-rce_aurora_files/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://afterlogic.comProduct
http://aurora.comBroken Link, Not Applicable
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln-metrics/cvss/v3-calculator?vector=AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H&version=3.1Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry
https://sec.leonardini.dev/blog/cve-2023-43176-rce_aurora_files/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43176?

A deserialization vulnerability in Afterlogic Aurora Files v9.7.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted .sabredav file.

How severe is CVE-2023-43176?

CVE-2023-43176 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43176?

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