CVE-2023-28441: smartCARS 3 is flight tracking software

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-28441?

smartcars 3: upgrade to 0.5.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-28441 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28441 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-2023-28441 affect?

CVE-2023-28441 affects smartcars 3. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). smartCARS 3 is flight tracking software. In version 0.5.8 and prior, all persons who have failed login attempts will have their password stored in error logs. This problem doesn't occur in version 0.5.9. As a workaround, delete the affected

Routine

HIGH 8.0UPGRADE

CVE-2023-28441 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting smartcars 3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

smartCARS 3 is flight tracking software. In version 0.5.8 and prior, all persons who have failed login attempts will have their password stored in error logs. This problem doesn't occur in version 0.5.9. As a workaround, delete the affected log file, and ensure one logs in correctly.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2023-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: invernyx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-24 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

invernyx smartcars 3 UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.9

Fixed in: 0.5.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smartcars-3 || rpm -q smartcars-3 || smartcars-3 --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smartcars-3

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smartcars-3

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-2023-28441?

smartcars 3: upgrade to 0.5.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28441 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28441 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-2023-28441 affect?

CVE-2023-28441 affects smartcars 3. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). smartCARS 3 is flight tracking software. In version 0.5.8 and prior, all persons who have failed login attempts will have their password stored in error logs. This problem doesn't occur in version 0.5.9. As a workaround, delete the affected

How urgent is CVE-2023-28441?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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