CVE-2023-48909: An issue was discovered in Jave2 version 3.3.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the FFmpeg func

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-48909 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting jave2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Jave2 version 3.3.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the FFmpeg function.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aarboard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-12 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aarboard jave2 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jave2 || rpm -q jave2 || jave2 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jave2 sudo apt install jave2=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold jave2

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

dnf --showduplicates list jave2 sudo dnf downgrade jave2-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add jave2

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-2023-48909?

jave2: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-48909 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48909 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-2023-48909 affect?

CVE-2023-48909 affects jave2. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in Jave2 version 3.3.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the FFmpeg function.

How urgent is CVE-2023-48909?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

FFmpeg vulnerabilities

References

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