CVE-2023-39584
CVE-2023-39584 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hexo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Hexo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Hexo up to v7.0.0 (RC2) was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-39584?
- Hexo up to v7.0.0 (RC2) was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2023-39584?
- CVE-2023-39584 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-39584 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-39584?
- CVE-2023-39584 primarily affects Hexo. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-39584?
- 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-2023-39584 published?
- CVE-2023-39584 was published on 2023-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/hexojs/hexo/blob/a3e68e7576d279db22bd7481914286104e867834/lib/plugins/tag/include_code.js#L49
- https://github.com/hexojs/hexo/issues/5250
- https://www.gem-love.com/2023/07/25/hexo%E5%8D%9A%E5%AE%A2%E4%BB%BB%E6%84%8F%E6%96%87%E4%BB%B6%E8%AF%BB%E5%8F%96%E5%92%8C%E4%BB%A3%E7%A0%81%E6%89%A7%E8%A1%8C%E6%BC%8F%E6%B4%9E/#undefined
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:hexo:hexo:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hexo:hexo:7.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hexo:hexo:7.0.0:rc2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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