How severe is CVE-2023-28617?

CVE-2023-28617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28617?

CVE-2023-28617 affects Gnu Org Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28617?

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-2023-28617 published?

CVE-2023-28617 was published on 2023-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28617

CVE-2023-28617 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Org Mode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Gnu Org Mode
Published: 2023-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

org-babel-execute:latex in ob-latex.el in Org Mode through 9.6.1 for GNU Emacs allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a file name or directory name that contains shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28617?: org-babel-execute:latex in ob-latex.el in Org Mode through 9.6.1 for GNU Emacs allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a file name or directory name that contains shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2023-28617?: CVE-2023-28617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28617?: CVE-2023-28617 affects Gnu Org Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28617?: 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-2023-28617 published?: CVE-2023-28617 was published on 2023-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:org_mode:*:*:*:*:*:gnu_emacs:*:*

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