CVE-2023-27256: Missing authentication in the GetLogFiles method in IDAttend’s IDWeb application 3.1.052 and earlier allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-27256?

idweb: upgrade to newer than 3.1.052. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-27256 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27256 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-2023-27256 affect?

CVE-2023-27256 affects idweb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Missing authentication in the GetLogFiles method in IDAttend’s IDWeb application 3.1.052 and earlier allows retrieval of sensitive log files by unauthenticated attackers.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-27256?

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

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-27256 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting idweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing authentication in the GetLogFiles method in IDAttend’s IDWeb application 3.1.052 and earlier allows retrieval of sensitive log files by unauthenticated attackers.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2023-10-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): The Missing Link Australia (TML) · Vendor: idattend

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-25 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

idattend idweb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1.052

Fixed in: newer than 3.1.052

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.052 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade idweb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade idweb

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-2023-27256?

idweb: upgrade to newer than 3.1.052. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-27256 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27256 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-2023-27256 affect?

CVE-2023-27256 affects idweb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Missing authentication in the GetLogFiles method in IDAttend’s IDWeb application 3.1.052 and earlier allows retrieval of sensitive log files by unauthenticated attackers.

How urgent is CVE-2023-27256?

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

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References

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