CVE-2023-36485
CVE-2023-36485 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ilias with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ilias
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The workflow-engine of ILIAS before 7.23 and 8 before 8.3 allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary system commands on the application server as the application user via a malicious BPMN2 workflow definition file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36485?
- The workflow-engine of ILIAS before 7.23 and 8 before 8.3 allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary system commands on the application server as the application user via a malicious BPMN2 workflow definition file.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36485?
- CVE-2023-36485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-36485 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-36485?
- CVE-2023-36485 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-36485?
- 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-2023-36485 published?
- CVE-2023-36485 was published on 2023-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://docu.ilias.de/ilias.php?baseClass=ilrepositorygui&cmdNode=xd:kx:54&cmdClass=ilBlogPostingGUI&cmd=previewFullscreen&ref_id=3439&prvm=fsc&bmn=2023-12&blpg=786
- https://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS/pull/5987
- https://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS/pull/5988
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ilias:ilias:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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