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CVE-2023-26047: teler-waf is a Go HTTP middleware that provides teler IDS functionality to protect against web-based attacks

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Routine
MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-26047 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting teler-waf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

teler-waf is a Go HTTP middleware that provides teler IDS functionality to protect against web-based attacks. In teler-waf prior to version v0.2.0 is vulnerable to a bypass attack when a specific case-sensitive hex entities payload with special characters such as CR/LF and horizontal tab is used. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the victim's browser and compromise the security of the web application. A

Why this priority

  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79, CWE-80, CWE-692
Published2023-03-03
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: kitabisa

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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

kitabisa teler-waf UPGRADE
Affected: < 0.2.0
Fixed in: 0.2.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy teler-waf || rpm -q teler-waf || teler-waf --version
2. UPGRADE to 0.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade teler-waf
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade teler-waf
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-2023-26047?

teler-waf: upgrade to 0.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-26047 being exploited?

CVE-2023-26047 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-2023-26047 affect?

CVE-2023-26047 affects teler-waf. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). teler-waf is a Go HTTP middleware that provides teler IDS functionality to protect against web-based attacks. In teler-waf prior to version v0.2.0 is vulnerable to a bypass attack when a specific case-sensitive hex entities payload with spe

How urgent is CVE-2023-26047?

Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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