CVE-2023-26112
CVE-2023-26112 is a low-severity vulnerability in Configobj Project Configobj with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-1333.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-1333
- Affected product: Configobj Project Configobj
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
All versions of the package configobj are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the validate function, using (.+?)\((.*)\). **Note:** This is only exploitable in the case of a developer, putting the offending value in a server side configuration file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-26112?
- All versions of the package configobj are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the validate function, using (.+?)\((.*)\). **Note:** This is only exploitable in the case of a developer, putting the offending value in a server side configuration file.
- How severe is CVE-2023-26112?
- CVE-2023-26112 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-26112 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-26112?
- CVE-2023-26112 affects Configobj Project Configobj. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-26112?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-26112 published?
- CVE-2023-26112 was published on 2023-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/DiffSK/configobj/issues/232
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/6BO4RLMYEJODCNUE3DJIIUUFVTPAG6VN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/NZHY7B33EFY4LESP2NI4APQUPRROTAZK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/PYU4IHVLOTYMFPH7KDOJGKZQR4GKWPFK/
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-CONFIGOBJ-3252494
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:configobj_project:configobj:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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