How severe is CVE-2023-44827?

CVE-2023-44827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-44827 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44827?

CVE-2023-44827 primarily affects Easycorp Zentao. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44827?

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-2023-44827 published?

CVE-2023-44827 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44827

CVE-2023-44827 is a high-severity vulnerability in Easycorp Zentao with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Easycorp Zentao
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in ZenTao Community Edition v.18.6 and before, ZenTao Biz v.8.6 and before, ZenTao Max v.4.7 and before allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the Office Conversion Settings function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44827?: An issue in ZenTao Community Edition v.18.6 and before, ZenTao Biz v.8.6 and before, ZenTao Max v.4.7 and before allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the Office Conversion Settings function.
How severe is CVE-2023-44827?: CVE-2023-44827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-44827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44827?: CVE-2023-44827 primarily affects Easycorp Zentao. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44827?: 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-2023-44827 published?: CVE-2023-44827 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://spotted-topaz-6aa.notion.site/Zentao-Authorized-Remote-Code-Execution-Vulnerability-CVE-2023-44827-be731cbe8607496cae35c08cb9ba2436

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:easycorp:zentao:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:easycorp:zentao_biz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:easycorp:zentao_max:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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