CVE-2023-47397: WeBid <=1.2.2 is vulnerable to code injection via admin/categoriestrans.php.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-47397?

webid: upgrade to newer than 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-47397 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47397 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-2023-47397 affect?

CVE-2023-47397 affects webid. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). WeBid <=1.2.2 is vulnerable to code injection via admin/categoriestrans.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-47397?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-47397 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting webid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WeBid <=1.2.2 is vulnerable to code injection via admin/categoriestrans.php.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2023-11-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webidsupport

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webidsupport webid UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webid

Note

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

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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-2023-47397?

webid: upgrade to newer than 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-47397 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47397 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-2023-47397 affect?

CVE-2023-47397 affects webid. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). WeBid <=1.2.2 is vulnerable to code injection via admin/categoriestrans.php.

How urgent is CVE-2023-47397?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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