CVE-2023-28371
CWE-22Published: March 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In Stellarium through 1.2, attackers can write to files that are typically unintended, such as ones with absolute pathnames or .. directory traversal.
Risk Analysis
Stellarium is vulnerable to directory traversal, allowing attackers to write files to unintended locations. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and carries a 9.8 CVSS score.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV.
Users should update to the latest version of Stellarium to prevent unauthorized file writes.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-28371 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-28371 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts