PatchTheCVECVE-2023-28152: An issue was discovered in Independentsoft JWord before 1.1.110
CVE-2023-28152 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting jword. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in Independentsoft JWord before 1.1.110. The API is prone to XML external entity (XXE) injection via a remote DTD in a DOCX file.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-611 |
| Published | 2023-03-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-28152?
jword: upgrade to 1.1.110. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-28152 being exploited?
CVE-2023-28152 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-2023-28152 affect?
CVE-2023-28152 affects jword. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An issue was discovered in Independentsoft JWord before 1.1.110. The API is prone to XML external entity (XXE) injection via a remote DTD in a DOCX file.
How urgent is CVE-2023-28152?
Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action