How severe is CVE-2023-47624?

CVE-2023-47624 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-2023-47624 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-2023-47624?

CVE-2023-47624 affects Audiobookshelf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47624?

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-2023-47624 published?

CVE-2023-47624 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47624

CVE-2023-47624 is a high-severity vulnerability in Audiobookshelf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Audiobookshelf
Published: 2023-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. In versions 2.4.3 and prior, any user (regardless of their permissions) may be able to read files from the local file system due to a path traversal in the `/hls` endpoint. This issue may lead to Information Disclosure. As of time of publication, no patches are available.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47624?: Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. In versions 2.4.3 and prior, any user (regardless of their permissions) may be able to read files from the local file system due to a path traversal in the `/hls` endpoint. This issue may lead to Information Disclosure. As of time of publication, no patches are available.
How severe is CVE-2023-47624?: CVE-2023-47624 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-2023-47624 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-2023-47624?: CVE-2023-47624 affects Audiobookshelf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47624?: 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-2023-47624 published?: CVE-2023-47624 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:audiobookshelf:audiobookshelf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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