How severe is CVE-2023-33690?

CVE-2023-33690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33690 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-2023-33690?

CVE-2023-33690 affects Sonicjs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33690?

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

When was CVE-2023-33690 published?

CVE-2023-33690 was published on 2023-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33690

CVE-2023-33690 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sonicjs 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% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sonicjs
Published: 2023-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SonicJS up to v0.7.0 allows attackers to execute an authenticated path traversal when an attacker injects special characters into the filename of a backup CMS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33690?: SonicJS up to v0.7.0 allows attackers to execute an authenticated path traversal when an attacker injects special characters into the filename of a backup CMS.
How severe is CVE-2023-33690?: CVE-2023-33690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33690 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-2023-33690?: CVE-2023-33690 affects Sonicjs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33690?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-33690 published?: CVE-2023-33690 was published on 2023-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicjs:sonicjs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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