How severe is CVE-2023-27168?

CVE-2023-27168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27168?

CVE-2023-27168 affects Xpand-it Write-back Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27168?

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-2023-27168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-27168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-30948.

When was CVE-2023-27168 published?

CVE-2023-27168 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27168

CVE-2023-27168 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xpand-it Write-back Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-30948
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Xpand-it Write-back Manager
Published: 2024-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Xpand IT Write-back Manager v2.3.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted jsp file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27168?: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Xpand IT Write-back Manager v2.3.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted jsp file.
How severe is CVE-2023-27168?: CVE-2023-27168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27168?: CVE-2023-27168 affects Xpand-it Write-back Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27168?: 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-2023-27168 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-27168 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-30948.
When was CVE-2023-27168 published?: CVE-2023-27168 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xpand-it:write-back_manager:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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