How severe is CVE-2023-33245?

CVE-2023-33245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-33245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33245?

CVE-2023-33245 primarily affects Minecraft. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33245?

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-2023-33245 published?

CVE-2023-33245 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33245

CVE-2023-33245 is a high-severity vulnerability in Minecraft 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Minecraft
Published: 2023-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Minecraft through 1.19 and 1.20 pre-releases before 7 (Java) allow arbitrary file overwrite, and possibly code execution, via crafted world data that contains a symlink.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33245?: Minecraft through 1.19 and 1.20 pre-releases before 7 (Java) allow arbitrary file overwrite, and possibly code execution, via crafted world data that contains a symlink.
How severe is CVE-2023-33245?: CVE-2023-33245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-33245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33245?: CVE-2023-33245 primarily affects Minecraft. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33245?: 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-2023-33245 published?: CVE-2023-33245 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:minecraft:minecraft:*:*:*:*:java:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minecraft:minecraft:1.20:pre-release1:*:*:java:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minecraft:minecraft:1.20:pre-release2:*:*:java:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minecraft:minecraft:1.20:pre-release3:*:*:java:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minecraft:minecraft:1.20:pre-release4:*:*:java:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minecraft:minecraft:1.20:pre-release5:*:*:java:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minecraft:minecraft:1.20:pre-release6:*:*:java:*:*:*

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