CVE-2023-24057: HL7 (Health Level 7) FHIR Core Libraries before 5.6.92 allow attackers to extract files into arbitrary directo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-24057?

hl7 fhir core: upgrade to 5.6.92; fhir ig publisher: upgrade to 1.2.30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-24057 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24057 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-24057 affect?

CVE-2023-24057 affects hl7 fhir core, fhir ig publisher. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). HL7 (Health Level 7) FHIR Core Libraries before 5.6.92 allow attackers to extract files into arbitrary directories via directory traversal from a crafted ZIP or TGZ archive (for a prepackaged terminology cache, NPM package, or comparison ar

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-24057?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-24057 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting hl7 fhir core, fhir ig publisher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HL7 (Health Level 7) FHIR Core Libraries before 5.6.92 allow attackers to extract files into arbitrary directories via directory traversal from a crafted ZIP or TGZ archive (for a prepackaged terminology cache, NPM package, or comparison archive).

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-01-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hapifhir · hl7

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-26 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hapifhir hl7 fhir core UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.6.92

Fixed in: 5.6.92

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hl7-fhir-core || rpm -q hl7-fhir-core || hl7-fhir-core --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.6.92 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hl7-fhir-core

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hl7-fhir-core

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

hl7 fhir ig publisher UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.30

Fixed in: 1.2.30

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fhir-ig-publisher || rpm -q fhir-ig-publisher || fhir-ig-publisher --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.30 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fhir-ig-publisher

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fhir-ig-publisher

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-24057?

hl7 fhir core: upgrade to 5.6.92; fhir ig publisher: upgrade to 1.2.30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-24057 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24057 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-24057 affect?

CVE-2023-24057 affects hl7 fhir core, fhir ig publisher. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). HL7 (Health Level 7) FHIR Core Libraries before 5.6.92 allow attackers to extract files into arbitrary directories via directory traversal from a crafted ZIP or TGZ archive (for a prepackaged terminology cache, NPM package, or comparison ar

How urgent is CVE-2023-24057?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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