CVE-2023-33690: SonicJS up to v0.7.0 allows attackers to execute an authenticated path traversal when an attacker injects spec

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MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-33690 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting sonicjs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SonicJS up to v0.7.0 allows attackers to execute an authenticated path traversal when an attacker injects special characters into the filename of a backup CMS.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-06-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sonicjs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-05 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sonicjs sonicjs UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.5.4 and <= 0.7.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sonicjs

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sonicjs sudo apt install sonicjs=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.4> sudo apt-mark hold sonicjs

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sonicjs sudo dnf downgrade sonicjs-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.4> sudo dnf versionlock add sonicjs

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-33690?

sonicjs: upgrade to newer than 0.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-33690 being exploited?

CVE-2023-33690 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-2023-33690 affect?

CVE-2023-33690 affects sonicjs. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). SonicJS up to v0.7.0 allows attackers to execute an authenticated path traversal when an attacker injects special characters into the filename of a backup CMS.

How urgent is CVE-2023-33690?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2022-42002 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE SonicJS through 0.6.0 allows file overwrite

References

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