How severe is CVE-2023-6185?

CVE-2023-6185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6185?

CVE-2023-6185 primarily affects Libreoffice. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6185?

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-2023-6185 published?

CVE-2023-6185 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6185

CVE-2023-6185 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libreoffice with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Libreoffice
Published: 2023-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in GStreamer integration of The Document Foundation LibreOffice allows an attacker to execute arbitrary GStreamer plugins. In affected versions the filename of the embedded video is not sufficiently escaped when passed to GStreamer enabling an attacker to run arbitrary gstreamer plugins depending on what plugins are installed on the target system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6185?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in GStreamer integration of The Document Foundation LibreOffice allows an attacker to execute arbitrary GStreamer plugins. In affected versions the filename of the embedded video is not sufficiently escaped when passed to GStreamer enabling an attacker to run arbitrary gstreamer plugins depending on what plugins are installed on the target system.
How severe is CVE-2023-6185?: CVE-2023-6185 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6185?: CVE-2023-6185 primarily affects Libreoffice. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6185?: 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-2023-6185 published?: CVE-2023-6185 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:libreoffice:libreoffice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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