CVE-2023-38285
CVE-2023-38285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Owasp Modsecurity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-407.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-407
- Affected product: Owasp Modsecurity
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Trustwave ModSecurity 3.x before 3.0.10 has Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38285?
- Trustwave ModSecurity 3.x before 3.0.10 has Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38285?
- CVE-2023-38285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-38285 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38285?
- CVE-2023-38285 affects Owasp Modsecurity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38285?
- 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-2023-38285 published?
- CVE-2023-38285 was published on 2023-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/modsecurity-v3-dos-vulnerability-in-four-transformations-cve-2023-38285/
- https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/software-updates/end-of-sale-and-trustwave-support-for-modsecurity-web-application-firewall/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:owasp:modsecurity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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