CVE-2023-47113

Name: CVE-2023-47113
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-08T22:15:10.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-47113 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. BleachBit cleans files to free disk space and to maintain privacy. BleachBit for Windows up to version 4.4.2 is vulnerable to a DLL Hijacking vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BleachBit cleans files to free disk space and to maintain privacy. BleachBit for Windows up to version 4.4.2 is vulnerable to a DLL Hijacking vulnerability. By placing a DLL in the Folder c:\DLLs, an attacker can run arbitrary code on every execution of BleachBit for Windows. This issue has been patched in version 4.5.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bleachbit	Bleachbit	<= 4.4.2

References

https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit/security/advisories/GHSA-j8jc-f6p7-55p8Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/bleachbit/bleachbit/security/advisories/GHSA-j8jc-f6p7-55p8Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-47113?

How severe is CVE-2023-47113?

CVE-2023-47113 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47113?

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