CVE-2023-28876: A Broken Access Control issue in comments to uploaded files in Filerun through Update 20220202 allows attacker

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-28876?

filerun: upgrade to newer than 2022.02.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-28876 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28876 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-2023-28876 affect?

CVE-2023-28876 affects filerun. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A Broken Access Control issue in comments to uploaded files in Filerun through Update 20220202 allows attackers to delete comments on files uploaded by other users.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-28876?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-28876 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting filerun. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Broken Access Control issue in comments to uploaded files in Filerun through Update 20220202 allows attackers to delete comments on files uploaded by other users.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
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 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2022.02.02

Fixed in: newer than 2022.02.02

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2022.02.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade filerun

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade filerun

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-2023-28876?

filerun: upgrade to newer than 2022.02.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28876 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28876 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-2023-28876 affect?

CVE-2023-28876 affects filerun. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A Broken Access Control issue in comments to uploaded files in Filerun through Update 20220202 allows attackers to delete comments on files uploaded by other users.

How urgent is CVE-2023-28876?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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