How severe is CVE-2023-28465?

CVE-2023-28465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28465?

CVE-2023-28465 affects Hapifhir Hl7 Fhir Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28465?

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

When was CVE-2023-28465 published?

CVE-2023-28465 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28465

CVE-2023-28465 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hapifhir Hl7 Fhir Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Hapifhir Hl7 Fhir Core
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The package-decompression feature in HL7 (Health Level 7) FHIR Core Libraries before 5.6.106 allows attackers to copy arbitrary files to certain directories via directory traversal, if an allowed directory name is a substring of the directory name chosen by the attacker. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2023-24057.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28465?: The package-decompression feature in HL7 (Health Level 7) FHIR Core Libraries before 5.6.106 allows attackers to copy arbitrary files to certain directories via directory traversal, if an allowed directory name is a substring of the directory name chosen by the attacker. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2023-24057.
How severe is CVE-2023-28465?: CVE-2023-28465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28465?: CVE-2023-28465 affects Hapifhir Hl7 Fhir Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28465?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-28465 published?: CVE-2023-28465 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hapifhir:hl7_fhir_core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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