CVE-2023-28394: Beekeeper Studio versions prior to 3.9.9 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScrip

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-28394?

beekeeper-studio: upgrade to 3.9.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-28394 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28394 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-2023-28394 affect?

CVE-2023-28394 affects beekeeper-studio. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Beekeeper Studio versions prior to 3.9.9 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with the privilege of the application on the PC where the affected product is installed. As a result, an arbitrary OS comma

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-28394 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting beekeeper-studio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Beekeeper Studio versions prior to 3.9.9 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with the privilege of the application on the PC where the affected product is installed. As a result, an arbitrary OS command may be executed as well.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2023-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: beekeeperstudio

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-23 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

beekeeperstudio beekeeper-studio UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.9.9

Fixed in: 3.9.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy beekeeper-studio || rpm -q beekeeper-studio || beekeeper-studio --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.9.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade beekeeper-studio

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade beekeeper-studio

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-2023-28394?

beekeeper-studio: upgrade to 3.9.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28394 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28394 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-2023-28394 affect?

CVE-2023-28394 affects beekeeper-studio. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Beekeeper Studio versions prior to 3.9.9 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with the privilege of the application on the PC where the affected product is installed. As a result, an arbitrary OS comma

How urgent is CVE-2023-28394?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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