CVE-2023-3431

Public Exploit
Improper Access Control in plantuml/plantuml

Description

Improper Access Control in GitHub repository plantuml/plantuml prior to 1.2023.9.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory huntr.dev Third-Party Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: plantuml plantuml/plantuml
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.dev/bounties/fa741f95-b53c-4ed7-b157-e32c5145164c patch third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/plantuml/plantuml/commit/fbe7fa3b25b4c887d83927cffb1009ec6cb8ab1e patch
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FV7XL3CY3K3K5ER3ASMEQA546MIQQ7QM/ third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3431?
CVE-2023-3431 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3431?
To fix CVE-2023-3431, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-3431 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-3431 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-3431?
CVE-2023-3431 affects plantuml plantuml/plantuml.
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