CVE-2024-23673

Name: CVE-2024-23673
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-06T10:15:08.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23673 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Malicious code execution via path traversal in Apache Software Foundation Apache Sling Servlets Resolver.This issue affects all version of Apache Sling Servlets Resolver before 2.11.0. However, whether a system is vulnerable to this attack depends on the exact configuration of the system. If the system is vulnerable, a user with write access to the repository might be able to trick the Sling Servlet Resolver to load a previously uploaded script. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.11.0, which fixes this issue. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Malicious code execution via path traversal in Apache Software Foundation Apache Sling Servlets Resolver.This issue affects all version of Apache Sling Servlets Resolver before 2.11.0. However, whether a system is vulnerable to this attack depends on the exact configuration of the system. If the system is vulnerable, a user with write access to the repository might be able to trick the Sling Servlet Resolver to load a previously uploaded script. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.11.0, which fixes this issue. It is recommended to upgrade, regardless of whether your system configuration currently allows this attack or not.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Sling Servlets Resolver	< 2.11.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/06/1Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/5zzx8ztwc6tmbwlw80m2pbrp3913l2klMailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/06/1Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/5zzx8ztwc6tmbwlw80m2pbrp3913l2klMailing List

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23673?

How severe is CVE-2024-23673?

CVE-2024-23673 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23673?

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