CVE-2023-28413: Directory traversal vulnerability in Snow Monkey Forms versions v5.0.6 and earlier allows a remote unauthentic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-28413?

snow monkey forms: upgrade to newer than 5.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-28413 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28413 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-2023-28413 affect?

CVE-2023-28413 affects snow monkey forms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in Snow Monkey Forms versions v5.0.6 and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, alter the website, or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-28413?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-28413 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting snow monkey forms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Snow Monkey Forms versions v5.0.6 and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, alter the website, or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: snow monkey forms project

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

snow monkey forms project snow monkey forms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.6

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy snow-monkey-forms || rpm -q snow-monkey-forms || snow-monkey-forms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade snow-monkey-forms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade snow-monkey-forms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2023-28413?

snow monkey forms: upgrade to newer than 5.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28413 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28413 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-2023-28413 affect?

CVE-2023-28413 affects snow monkey forms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in Snow Monkey Forms versions v5.0.6 and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, alter the website, or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

How urgent is CVE-2023-28413?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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