How severe is CVE-2023-32698?

CVE-2023-32698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-32698 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32698?

CVE-2023-32698 affects Goreleaser Nfpm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32698?

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-2023-32698 published?

CVE-2023-32698 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32698

CVE-2023-32698 is a high-severity vulnerability in Goreleaser Nfpm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Goreleaser Nfpm
Published: 2023-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

nFPM is an alternative to fpm. The file permissions on the checked-in files were not maintained. Hence, when nfpm packaged the files (without extra config for enforcing it’s own permissions) files could go out with bad permissions (chmod 666 or 777). Anyone using nfpm for creating packages without checking/setting file permissions before packaging could result in bad permissions for files/folders.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32698?: nFPM is an alternative to fpm. The file permissions on the checked-in files were not maintained. Hence, when nfpm packaged the files (without extra config for enforcing it’s own permissions) files could go out with bad permissions (chmod 666 or 777). Anyone using nfpm for creating packages without checking/setting file permissions before packaging could result in bad permissions for files/folders.
How severe is CVE-2023-32698?: CVE-2023-32698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-32698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32698?: CVE-2023-32698 affects Goreleaser Nfpm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32698?: 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-2023-32698 published?: CVE-2023-32698 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:goreleaser:nfpm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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