CVE-2023-34598
CVE-2023-34598 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gibbonedu Gibbon with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 47% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 47% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Gibbonedu Gibbon
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Gibbon v25.0.0 is vulnerable to a Local File Inclusion (LFI) where it's possible to include the content of several files present in the installation folder in the server's response.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-34598?
- Gibbon v25.0.0 is vulnerable to a Local File Inclusion (LFI) where it's possible to include the content of several files present in the installation folder in the server's response.
- How severe is CVE-2023-34598?
- CVE-2023-34598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-34598 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-34598?
- CVE-2023-34598 affects Gibbonedu Gibbon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-34598?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-34598 published?
- CVE-2023-34598 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gibbonedu:gibbon:25.0.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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