CVE-2023-26098: An issue was discovered in the Open Document feature in Telindus Apsal 3.14.2022.235 b

Routine

HIGH 8.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-26098 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting apsal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in the Open Document feature in Telindus Apsal 3.14.2022.235 b. An attacker may upload a crafted file to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2023-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: telindus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-25 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

telindus apsal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.14.2022.235_b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.14.2022.235_b

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apsal || rpm -q apsal || apsal --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.14.2022.235_b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison apsal sudo apt install apsal=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.14.2022.235_b> sudo apt-mark hold apsal

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list apsal sudo dnf downgrade apsal-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.14.2022.235_b> sudo dnf versionlock add apsal

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-26098?

apsal: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-26098 being exploited?

CVE-2023-26098 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-2023-26098 affect?

CVE-2023-26098 affects apsal. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). An issue was discovered in the Open Document feature in Telindus Apsal 3.14.2022.235 b. An attacker may upload a crafted file to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2023-26098?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-26099 MEDIUM 4.4 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Telindus Apsal 3.14.2022.235 b
CVE-2023-26097 HIGH 8.4 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in Telindus Apsal 3.14.2022.235 b

References

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