CVE-2023-27489: Kiwi TCMS is an open source test management system for both manual and automated testing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-27489?

kiwi tcms: upgrade to 12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-27489 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27489 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-2023-27489 affect?

CVE-2023-27489 affects kiwi tcms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Kiwi TCMS is an open source test management system for both manual and automated testing. Kiwi TCMS accepts SVG files uploaded by users which could potentially contain JavaScript code. If SVG images are viewed directly, i.e. not rendered in

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2023-27489 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting kiwi tcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Kiwi TCMS is an open source test management system for both manual and automated testing. Kiwi TCMS accepts SVG files uploaded by users which could potentially contain JavaScript code. If SVG images are viewed directly, i.e. not rendered in an HTML page, this JavaScript code could execute. This vulnerability has been fixed by configuring Kiwi TCMS to serve with the Content-Security-Policy HTTP header which blocks inline JavaScript in all modern b

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: kiwitcms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-29 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kiwitcms kiwi tcms UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.1

Fixed in: 12.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kiwi-tcms || rpm -q kiwi-tcms || kiwi-tcms --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kiwi-tcms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kiwi-tcms

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-2023-27489?

kiwi tcms: upgrade to 12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-27489 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27489 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-2023-27489 affect?

CVE-2023-27489 affects kiwi tcms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Kiwi TCMS is an open source test management system for both manual and automated testing. Kiwi TCMS accepts SVG files uploaded by users which could potentially contain JavaScript code. If SVG images are viewed directly, i.e. not rendered in

How urgent is CVE-2023-27489?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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