How severe is CVE-2023-25444?

CVE-2023-25444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25444?

CVE-2023-25444 affects Joomsky Js Help Desk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25444?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-25444 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-25444 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29399.

When was CVE-2023-25444 published?

CVE-2023-25444 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25444

CVE-2023-25444 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joomsky Js Help Desk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-29399
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Joomsky Js Help Desk
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin: from n/a through 2.7.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25444?: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin: from n/a through 2.7.7.
How severe is CVE-2023-25444?: CVE-2023-25444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25444?: CVE-2023-25444 affects Joomsky Js Help Desk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25444?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-25444 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-25444 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29399.
When was CVE-2023-25444 published?: CVE-2023-25444 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/js-support-ticket/wordpress-js-help-desk-best-help-desk-support-plugin-plugin-2-7-7-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joomsky:js_help_desk:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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