CVE-2023-47271

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.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.09%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/issues/9464	patch issue tracking
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176255/PKP-WAL-3.4.0-3-Remote-Code-Execution.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Dec/23	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47271?: CVE-2023-47271 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-47271?: To fix CVE-2023-47271, 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-2023-47271 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-47271 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.

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