How severe is CVE-2023-33779?

CVE-2023-33779 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-2023-33779 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33779?

CVE-2023-33779 affects Xuxueli Xxl-job. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33779?

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-2023-33779 published?

CVE-2023-33779 was published on 2023-05-26 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

CVE-2023-33779

CVE-2023-33779 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xuxueli Xxl-job 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Xuxueli Xxl-job
Published: 2023-05-26
Last modified: 2026-07-09

Description

A lateral privilege escalation vulnerability in XXL-Job v2.4.1 allows users to execute arbitrary commands on another user's account via a crafted POST request to the component /jobinfo/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33779?: A lateral privilege escalation vulnerability in XXL-Job v2.4.1 allows users to execute arbitrary commands on another user's account via a crafted POST request to the component /jobinfo/.
How severe is CVE-2023-33779?: CVE-2023-33779 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-2023-33779 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33779?: CVE-2023-33779 affects Xuxueli Xxl-job. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33779?: 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-2023-33779 published?: CVE-2023-33779 was published on 2023-05-26 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xuxueli:xxl-job:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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