CVE-2023-26559
CVE-2023-26559 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sync Oxygen Content Fusion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sync Oxygen Content Fusion
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A directory traversal vulnerability in Oxygen XML Web Author before 25.0.0.3 build 2023021715 and Oxygen Content Fusion before 5.0.3 build 2023022015 allows an attacker to read files from a WEB-INF directory via a crafted HTTP request. (XML Web Author 24.1.0.3 build 2023021714 and 23.1.1.4 build 2023021715 are also fixed versions.)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-26559?
- A directory traversal vulnerability in Oxygen XML Web Author before 25.0.0.3 build 2023021715 and Oxygen Content Fusion before 5.0.3 build 2023022015 allows an attacker to read files from a WEB-INF directory via a crafted HTTP request. (XML Web Author 24.1.0.3 build 2023021714 and 23.1.1.4 build 2023021715 are also fixed versions.)
- How severe is CVE-2023-26559?
- CVE-2023-26559 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-26559 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-26559?
- CVE-2023-26559 primarily affects Sync Oxygen Content Fusion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-26559?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-26559 published?
- CVE-2023-26559 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_content_fusion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sync:oxygen_xml_web_author:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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