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CVE-2023-47271

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.62%

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CVE-2023-47271 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. PKP-WAL (aka PKP Web Application Library or pkp-lib) before 3.3.0-16, as used in Open Journal Systems (OJS) and other products, does not verify that the file named in an XML document (used for the native import/export plugin) is an image file, before trying to use it for an issue cover image.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PKP-WAL (aka PKP Web Application Library or pkp-lib) before 3.3.0-16, as used in Open Journal Systems (OJS) and other products, does not verify that the file named in an XML document (used for the native import/export plugin) is an image file, before trying to use it for an issue cover image.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.62%

45.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SfuPkp Web Application Library< 3.3.0-16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-47271?
PKP-WAL (aka PKP Web Application Library or pkp-lib) before 3.3.0-16, as used in Open Journal Systems (OJS) and other products, does not verify that the file named in an XML document (used for the native import/export plugin) is an image file, before trying to use it for an issue cover image.
How severe is CVE-2023-47271?
CVE-2023-47271 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47271?
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