How severe is CVE-2023-28732?

CVE-2023-28732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28732 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28732?

CVE-2023-28732 affects Acymailing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28732?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-28732 published?

CVE-2023-28732 was published on 2023-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28732

CVE-2023-28732 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acymailing 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: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Acymailing
Published: 2023-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing access control in AnyMailing Joomla Plugin allows to list and access files containing sensitive information from the plugin itself and access to system files via path traversal, when being granted access to the campaign's creation on front-office. This issue affects AnyMailing Joomla Plugin in versions below 8.3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28732?: Missing access control in AnyMailing Joomla Plugin allows to list and access files containing sensitive information from the plugin itself and access to system files via path traversal, when being granted access to the campaign's creation on front-office. This issue affects AnyMailing Joomla Plugin in versions below 8.3.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-28732?: CVE-2023-28732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28732 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28732?: CVE-2023-28732 affects Acymailing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28732?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28732 published?: CVE-2023-28732 was published on 2023-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acymailing:acymailing:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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