Is CVE-2023-37460 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-37460 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-37460 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-37460 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37460?

CVE-2023-37460 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-37460

CWE-22Published: July 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Plexis Archiver is a collection of Plexus components to create archives or extract archives to a directory with a unified `Archiver`/`UnArchiver` API. Prior to version 4.8.0, using AbstractUnArchiver for extracting an archive might lead to an arbitrary file creation and possibly remote code execution. When extracting an archive with an entry that already exists in the destination directory as a symbolic link whose target does not exist - the `resolveFile()` function will return the symlink's source instead of its target, which will pass the verification that ensures the file will not be extracted outside of the destination directory. Later `Files.newOutputStream()`, that follows symlinks by default, will actually write the entry's content to the symlink's target. Whoever uses plexus archiver to extract an untrusted archive is vulnerable to an arbitrary file creation and possibly remote code execution. Version 4.8.0 contains a patch for this issue.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Plexus Archiver prior to version 4.8.0 is vulnerable to arbitrary file creation and potential remote code execution due to improper handling of symbolic links during archive extraction. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass directory traversal protections.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, but it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to Plexus Archiver version 4.8.0 or later to ensure secure extraction practices.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-37460 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.