CVE-2023-3975
CWE-78Published: July 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
OS Command Injection in GitHub repository jgraph/drawio prior to 21.5.0.
Risk Analysis
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in drawio prior to version 21.5.0, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This critical flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade to drawio version 21.5.0 or later.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-3975 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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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-3975 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts