CVE-2023-38693

RCE in Lucee REST endpoint

Description

Lucee Server (or simply Lucee) is a dynamic, Java based, tag and scripting language used for rapid web application development. The Lucee REST endpoint is vulnerable to RCE via an XML XXE attack. This vulnerability is fixed in Lucee 5.4.3.2, 5.3.12.1, 5.3.7.59, 5.3.8.236, and 5.3.9.173.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Affected: lucee Lucee
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/lucee/Lucee/security/advisories/GHSA-vwjx-mmwm-pwrf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38693?
CVE-2023-38693 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38693?
To fix CVE-2023-38693, 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-2023-38693 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38693 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-38693?
CVE-2023-38693 affects lucee Lucee.
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