CVE-2023-51645: Allegra unzipFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-51645?

allegra: upgrade to 7.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-51645 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51645 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-2023-51645 affect?

CVE-2023-51645 affects allegra. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). Allegra unzipFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Allegra. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulner

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-51645?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2023-51645 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting allegra. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Allegra unzipFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Allegra. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the unzipFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: alltena

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alltena allegra UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.5.1

Fixed in: 7.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade allegra

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-2023-51645?

allegra: upgrade to 7.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-51645 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51645 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-2023-51645 affect?

CVE-2023-51645 affects allegra. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). Allegra unzipFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Allegra. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulner

How urgent is CVE-2023-51645?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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