CVE-2023-29048
CVE-2023-29048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-xchange Ox App Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32652
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Open-xchange Ox App Suite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A component for parsing OXMF templates could be abused to execute arbitrary system commands that would be executed as the non-privileged runtime user. Users and attackers could run system commands with limited privilege to gain unauthorized access to confidential information and potentially violate integrity by modifying resources. The template engine has been reconfigured to deny execution of harmful commands on a system level. No publicly available exploits are known.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-29048?
- A component for parsing OXMF templates could be abused to execute arbitrary system commands that would be executed as the non-privileged runtime user. Users and attackers could run system commands with limited privilege to gain unauthorized access to confidential information and potentially violate integrity by modifying resources. The template engine has been reconfigured to deny execution of harmful commands on a system level. No publicly available exploits are known.
- How severe is CVE-2023-29048?
- CVE-2023-29048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-29048 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-2023-29048?
- CVE-2023-29048 primarily affects Open-xchange Ox App Suite. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-29048?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-29048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-29048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32652.
- When was CVE-2023-29048 published?
- CVE-2023-29048 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176421/OX-App-Suite-7.10.6-XSS-Command-Execution-LDAP-Injection.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/3
- https://documentation.open-xchange.com/appsuite/security/advisories/csaf/2023/oxas-adv-2023-0005.json
- https://software.open-xchange.com/products/appsuite/doc/Release_Notes_for_Patch_Release_6248_7.10.6_2023-09-19.pdf
Affected products (40)
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev01:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev02:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev03:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev04:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev05:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev06:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev07:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev08:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev09:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev11:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev12:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev13:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev14:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev15:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev16:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev17:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev18:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev19:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev20:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev21:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev22:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev23:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev24:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev25:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev26:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev27:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev28:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev29:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev30:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev31:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev32:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev33:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev34:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev35:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev36:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev37:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:ox_app_suite:7.10.6:rev50:*:*:*:*:*:*
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