CVE-2023-32686: Kiwi TCMS is an open source test management system for both manual and automated testing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-32686?

kiwi tcms: upgrade to newer than 12.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-32686 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32686 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-2023-32686 affect?

CVE-2023-32686 affects kiwi tcms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Kiwi TCMS is an open source test management system for both manual and automated testing. Kiwi TCMS allows users to upload attachments to test plans, test cases, etc. Earlier versions of Kiwi TCMS had introduced upload validators in order t

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-32686 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting kiwi tcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Kiwi TCMS is an open source test management system for both manual and automated testing. Kiwi TCMS allows users to upload attachments to test plans, test cases, etc. Earlier versions of Kiwi TCMS had introduced upload validators in order to prevent potentially dangerous files from being uploaded. The upload validation checks were not robust enough which left the possibility of an attacker to circumvent them and upload a potentially dangerous fil

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-434
Published	2023-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-27 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kiwitcms kiwi tcms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 12.2

Fixed in: newer than 12.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kiwi-tcms || rpm -q kiwi-tcms || kiwi-tcms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 12.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kiwi-tcms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kiwi-tcms

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-2023-32686?

kiwi tcms: upgrade to newer than 12.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-32686 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32686 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-2023-32686 affect?

CVE-2023-32686 affects kiwi tcms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Kiwi TCMS is an open source test management system for both manual and automated testing. Kiwi TCMS allows users to upload attachments to test plans, test cases, etc. Earlier versions of Kiwi TCMS had introduced upload validators in order t

How urgent is CVE-2023-32686?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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