CVE-2023-28875: A Stored XSS issue in shared files download terms in Filerun Update 20220202 allows attackers to inject JavaSc

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-28875 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting filerun. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Stored XSS issue in shared files download terms in Filerun Update 20220202 allows attackers to inject JavaScript code that is executed when a user follows the crafted share link.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-12-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: afian

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-06 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

afian filerun DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2022.02.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2022.02.02

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy filerun || rpm -q filerun || filerun --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2022.02.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison filerun sudo apt install filerun=<VERSION_BEFORE_2022.02.02> sudo apt-mark hold filerun

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list filerun sudo dnf downgrade filerun-<VERSION_BEFORE_2022.02.02> sudo dnf versionlock add filerun

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2023-28875?

filerun: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28875 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28875 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-2023-28875 affect?

CVE-2023-28875 affects filerun. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A Stored XSS issue in shared files download terms in Filerun Update 20220202 allows attackers to inject JavaScript code that is executed when a user follows the crafted share link.

How urgent is CVE-2023-28875?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

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