How severe is CVE-2023-44389?

CVE-2023-44389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-44389 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44389?

CVE-2023-44389 affects Zope. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44389?

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

When was CVE-2023-44389 published?

CVE-2023-44389 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44389

CVE-2023-44389 is a low-severity vulnerability in Zope with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zope
Published: 2023-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zope is an open-source web application server. The title property, available on most Zope objects, can be used to store script code that is executed while viewing the affected object in the Zope Management Interface (ZMI). All versions of Zope 4 and Zope 5 are affected. Patches will be released with Zope versions 4.8.11 and 5.8.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44389?: Zope is an open-source web application server. The title property, available on most Zope objects, can be used to store script code that is executed while viewing the affected object in the Zope Management Interface (ZMI). All versions of Zope 4 and Zope 5 are affected. Patches will be released with Zope versions 4.8.11 and 5.8.6.
How severe is CVE-2023-44389?: CVE-2023-44389 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-44389 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44389?: CVE-2023-44389 affects Zope. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44389?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-44389 published?: CVE-2023-44389 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zope:zope:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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