CVE-2023-40826 json
pf4j vulnerable to remote code execution via the zippluginPath parameter
published 2023-08-28 3 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-3r28-rgp9-qgv4 , EUVD-2023-2197
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 72%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue in pf4j pf4j v.3.9.0 and before allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the zippluginPath parameter.
Patch / fix
- libpf4j-java Debian 14, Debian 13 3.9.0+dfsg-2
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2023-40826
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/pf4j/pf4j/issues/536 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.pf4j:pf4j | <=3.9.0 |
no fix listed |
Classification
References
-
github.com
/pf4j/pf4j/issues/536
web, exploit, issue-tracking, vendor-advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40826
advisory
-
github.com
/pf4j/pf4j
package
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-40826
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-3r28-rgp9-qgv4
- NVD CVE-2023-40826
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