How severe is CVE-2023-39147?

CVE-2023-39147 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-2023-39147 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39147?

CVE-2023-39147 affects Webkul Uvdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39147?

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-2023-39147 published?

CVE-2023-39147 was published on 2023-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39147

CVE-2023-39147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webkul Uvdesk 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Webkul Uvdesk
Published: 2023-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Uvdesk 1.1.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted image file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39147?: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Uvdesk 1.1.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted image file.
How severe is CVE-2023-39147?: CVE-2023-39147 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-2023-39147 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39147?: CVE-2023-39147 affects Webkul Uvdesk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39147?: 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-2023-39147 published?: CVE-2023-39147 was published on 2023-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webkul:uvdesk:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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