How severe is CVE-2023-38989?

CVE-2023-38989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38989?

CVE-2023-38989 affects Jeesite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38989?

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

When was CVE-2023-38989 published?

CVE-2023-38989 was published on 2023-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38989

CVE-2023-38989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jeesite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Jeesite
Published: 2023-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the delete function in the UserController class of jeesite v1.2.6 allows authenticated attackers to arbitrarily delete the Administrator's role information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38989?: An issue in the delete function in the UserController class of jeesite v1.2.6 allows authenticated attackers to arbitrarily delete the Administrator's role information.
How severe is CVE-2023-38989?: CVE-2023-38989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38989?: CVE-2023-38989 affects Jeesite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38989?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38989 published?: CVE-2023-38989 was published on 2023-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/thinkgem/jeesite/issues/518

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jeesite:jeesite:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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