How severe is CVE-2023-45880?

CVE-2023-45880 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-45880 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45880?

CVE-2023-45880 affects Gibbonedu Gibbon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45880?

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-2023-45880 published?

CVE-2023-45880 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45880

CVE-2023-45880 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gibbonedu Gibbon with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Gibbonedu Gibbon
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GibbonEdu Gibbon through version 25.0.0 allows Directory Traversal via the report template builder. An attacker can create a new Asset Component. The templateFileDestination parameter can be set to an arbitrary pathname (and extension). This allows creation of PHP files outside of the uploads directory, directly in the webroot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45880?: GibbonEdu Gibbon through version 25.0.0 allows Directory Traversal via the report template builder. An attacker can create a new Asset Component. The templateFileDestination parameter can be set to an arbitrary pathname (and extension). This allows creation of PHP files outside of the uploads directory, directly in the webroot.
How severe is CVE-2023-45880?: CVE-2023-45880 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-45880 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45880?: CVE-2023-45880 affects Gibbonedu Gibbon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45880?: 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-2023-45880 published?: CVE-2023-45880 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2023-0022/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gibbonedu:gibbon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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