Is CVE-2023-4760 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4760 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4760 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4760 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4760?

CVE-2023-4760 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4760

CWE-22Published: September 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Eclipse RAP versions from 3.0.0 up to and including 3.25.0, Remote Code Execution is possible on Windows when using the FileUpload component.

The reason for this is a not completely secure extraction of the file name in the FileUploadProcessor.stripFileName(String name) method. As soon as this finds a / in the path, everything before it is removed, but potentially \ (backslashes) coming further back are kept.

For example, a file name such as /..\..\webapps\shell.war can be used to upload a file to a Tomcat server under Windows, which is then saved as ..\..\webapps\shell.war in its webapps directory and can then be executed.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Eclipse RAP versions up to 3.25.0 are vulnerable to remote code execution on Windows systems via the FileUpload component. Improper sanitization of file paths allows attackers to upload malicious files to arbitrary locations.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a patched version of Eclipse RAP that properly handles file path sanitization.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-4760 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.