CVE-2023-28459
CVE-2023-28459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pretalx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Pretalx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
pretalx 2.3.1 before 2.3.2 allows path traversal in HTML export (a non-default feature). Users were able to upload crafted HTML documents that trigger the reading of arbitrary files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28459?
- pretalx 2.3.1 before 2.3.2 allows path traversal in HTML export (a non-default feature). Users were able to upload crafted HTML documents that trigger the reading of arbitrary files.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28459?
- CVE-2023-28459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-28459 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28459?
- CVE-2023-28459 affects Pretalx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28459?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-28459 published?
- CVE-2023-28459 was published on 2023-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/pretalx/pretalx/commit/60722c43cf975f319e94102e6bff320723776890
- https://github.com/pretalx/pretalx/releases/tag/v2.3.2
- https://pretalx.com/p/news/security-release-232/
- https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/pretalx-vulnerabilities-how-to-get-accepted-at-every-conference/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pretalx:pretalx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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