CVE-2023-27755: go-bbs v1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulnerability via the component /api/v1/downloa

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-27755 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting go-bbs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

go-bbs v1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulnerability via the component /api/v1/download.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2023-04-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 71note

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-17 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

71note go-bbs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy go-bbs || rpm -q go-bbs || go-bbs --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison go-bbs sudo apt install go-bbs=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold go-bbs

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

dnf --showduplicates list go-bbs sudo dnf downgrade go-bbs-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add go-bbs

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-2023-27755?

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

Is CVE-2023-27755 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27755 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-2023-27755 affect?

CVE-2023-27755 affects go-bbs. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). go-bbs v1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file download vulnerability via the component /api/v1/download.

How urgent is CVE-2023-27755?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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