CVE-2023-44962

Name: CVE-2023-44962
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-11T19:15:10.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-44962 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. File Upload vulnerability in Koha Library Software 23.05.04 and before allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via the upload-cover-image.pl component.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

File Upload vulnerability in Koha Library Software 23.05.04 and before allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via the upload-cover-image.pl component.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.96%

56.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Koha-Community	Koha Library Software	<= 23.05.04

References

https://github.com/ggb0n/CVE-2023-44962Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ggb0n/CVE-2023-44962Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44962?

File Upload vulnerability in Koha Library Software 23.05.04 and before allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via the upload-cover-image.pl component.

How severe is CVE-2023-44962?

CVE-2023-44962 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44962?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-44962?

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Source: NVD / NIST