How severe is CVE-2023-6199?

CVE-2023-6199 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6199 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6199?

CVE-2023-6199 affects Bookstackapp Bookstack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6199?

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

When was CVE-2023-6199 published?

CVE-2023-6199 was published on 2023-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6199

CVE-2023-6199 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bookstackapp Bookstack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Bookstackapp Bookstack
Published: 2023-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Book Stack version 23.10.2 allows filtering local files on the server. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to SSRF.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6199?: Book Stack version 23.10.2 allows filtering local files on the server. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to SSRF.
How severe is CVE-2023-6199?: CVE-2023-6199 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6199 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6199?: CVE-2023-6199 affects Bookstackapp Bookstack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6199?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-6199 published?: CVE-2023-6199 was published on 2023-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bookstackapp:bookstack:23.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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