CVE-2023-48053: Archery v1.10.0 uses a non-random or static IV for Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode in AES encryption

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-48053 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting archery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Archery v1.10.0 uses a non-random or static IV for Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode in AES encryption. This vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of information and communications.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2023-11-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: archerydms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-16 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

archerydms archery DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison archery sudo apt install archery=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold archery

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

dnf --showduplicates list archery sudo dnf downgrade archery-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add archery

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-2023-48053?

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

Is CVE-2023-48053 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48053 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-2023-48053 affect?

CVE-2023-48053 affects archery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Archery v1.10.0 uses a non-random or static IV for Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode in AES encryption. This vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of information and communications.

How urgent is CVE-2023-48053?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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