Vulnerability · Published Jul 25, 2023 · Assigned by jpcert

CVE-2023-32637

Critical 9.8

In plain English

A critical-severity security flaw in GBrowse from Generic Model Organism Database Project. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.1% (higher than 66% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.1%top 33.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

GBrowse accepts files with any formats uploaded and places them in the area accessible through unauthenticated web requests. Therefore, anyone who can upload files through the product may execute arbitrary code on the server.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Debian:12gbrowse2.56+dfsg-1DEBIAN-CVE-2023-32637
Debian:13gbrowse2.56+dfsg-1DEBIAN-CVE-2023-32637

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Generic Model Organism Database Project GBrowse unspecified

References