PatchTheCVECVE-2023-28371: In Stellarium through 1.2, attackers can write to files that are typically unintended, such as ones with absol
CVE-2023-28371 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting stellarium. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In Stellarium through 1.2, attackers can write to files that are typically unintended, such as ones with absolute pathnames or .. directory traversal.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2023-03-15 |
| 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-2023-28371?
stellarium: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-28371 being exploited?
CVE-2023-28371 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-2023-28371 affect?
CVE-2023-28371 affects stellarium. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In Stellarium through 1.2, attackers can write to files that are typically unintended, such as ones with absolute pathnames or .. directory traversal.
How urgent is CVE-2023-28371?
Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action