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CVE-2023-25805: versionn, software for changing version information across multiple files, has a command injection vulnerabili

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-25805 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting versionn. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

versionn, software for changing version information across multiple files, has a command injection vulnerability in all versions prior to version 1.1.0. This issue is patched in version 1.1.0.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-77
Published2023-02-20
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: versionn project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

versionn project versionn UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.1.0
Fixed in: 1.1.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy versionn || rpm -q versionn || versionn --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade versionn
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade versionn
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-25805?

versionn: upgrade to 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-25805 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25805 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-2023-25805 affect?

CVE-2023-25805 affects versionn. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). versionn, software for changing version information across multiple files, has a command injection vulnerability in all versions prior to version 1.1.0. This issue is patched in version 1.1.0.

How urgent is CVE-2023-25805?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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