How severe is CVE-2024-23673?

CVE-2024-23673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23673?

CVE-2024-23673 affects Apache Sling Servlets Resolver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23673?

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.

Does CVE-2024-23673 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23673 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0646.

When was CVE-2024-23673 published?

CVE-2024-23673 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23673

CVE-2024-23673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Sling Servlets Resolver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0646
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Apache Sling Servlets Resolver
Published: 2024-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Malicious code execution via path traversal in Apache Software Foundation Apache Sling Servlets Resolver.This issue affects all version of Apache Sling Servlets Resolver before 2.11.0. However, whether a system is vulnerable to this attack depends on the exact configuration of the system. If the system is vulnerable, a user with write access to the repository might be able to trick the Sling Servlet Resolver to load a previously uploaded script. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.11.0, which fixes this issue. It is recommended to upgrade, regardless of whether your system configuration currently allows this attack or not.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23673?: Malicious code execution via path traversal in Apache Software Foundation Apache Sling Servlets Resolver.This issue affects all version of Apache Sling Servlets Resolver before 2.11.0. However, whether a system is vulnerable to this attack depends on the exact configuration of the system. If the system is vulnerable, a user with write access to the repository might be able to trick the Sling Servlet Resolver to load a previously uploaded script. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.11.0, which fixes this issue. It is recommended to upgrade, regardless of whether your system configuration currently allows this attack or not.
How severe is CVE-2024-23673?: CVE-2024-23673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23673?: CVE-2024-23673 affects Apache Sling Servlets Resolver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23673?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-23673 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23673 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0646.
When was CVE-2024-23673 published?: CVE-2024-23673 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:sling_servlets_resolver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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