CVE-2023-45880

Name: CVE-2023-45880
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-14T06:15:29.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45880 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. GibbonEdu Gibbon through version 25.0.0 allows Directory Traversal via the report template builder. An attacker can create a new Asset Component. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GibbonEdu Gibbon through version 25.0.0 allows Directory Traversal via the report template builder. An attacker can create a new Asset Component. The templateFileDestination parameter can be set to an arbitrary pathname (and extension). This allows creation of PHP files outside of the uploads directory, directly in the webroot.

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

1.21%

64.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gibbonedu	Gibbon	<= 25.0.00

References

https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2023-0022/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2023-0022/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45880?

How severe is CVE-2023-45880?

CVE-2023-45880 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45880?

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