How severe is CVE-2023-39137?

CVE-2023-39137 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-39137 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39137?

CVE-2023-39137 affects Archive Project Archive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39137?

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-2023-39137 published?

CVE-2023-39137 was published on 2023-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39137

CVE-2023-39137 is a high-severity vulnerability in Archive Project Archive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Archive Project Archive
Published: 2023-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Archive v3.3.7 allows attackers to spoof zip filenames which can lead to inconsistent filename parsing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39137?: An issue in Archive v3.3.7 allows attackers to spoof zip filenames which can lead to inconsistent filename parsing.
How severe is CVE-2023-39137?: CVE-2023-39137 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-39137 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39137?: CVE-2023-39137 affects Archive Project Archive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39137?: 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-2023-39137 published?: CVE-2023-39137 was published on 2023-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:archive_project:archive:3.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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