CVE-2023-5579: A vulnerability was found in yhz66 Sandbox 6.1.0

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-5579 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting sandbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in yhz66 Sandbox 6.1.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /im/user/ of the component User Data Handler. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-242144.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2023-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: yzh66

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-14 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yzh66 sandbox DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sandbox sudo apt install sandbox=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold sandbox

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

dnf --showduplicates list sandbox sudo dnf downgrade sandbox-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sandbox

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-2023-5579?

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

Is CVE-2023-5579 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5579 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-2023-5579 affect?

CVE-2023-5579 affects sandbox. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability was found in yhz66 Sandbox 6.1.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /im/user/ of the component User Data Handler. The manipulation leads to information disclos

How urgent is CVE-2023-5579?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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