CVE-2023-38693
Critical
Description
Lucee Server (or simply Lucee) is a dynamic, Java based, tag and scripting language used for rapid web application development. The Lucee REST endpoint is vulnerable to RCE via an XML XXE attack. This vulnerability is fixed in Lucee 5.4.3.2, 5.3.12.1, 5.3.7.59, 5.3.8.236, and 5.3.9.173.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductOrg.lucee:lucee
PublishedMar 5, 2025
First seenMar 5, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Update
- org.lucee:lucee5.3.12.1, 5.4.3.2, 5.3.8.236, 5.3.9.173 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| org.lucee:luceeMaven | 5.3.10.79-RC ≤ v < 5.3.12.1, 5.4.0.65-RC ≤ v < 5.4.3.2, v ≤ 5.3.7.59, 5.3.8.132-RC ≤ v < 5.3.8.236, 5.3.9.113 ≤ v < 5.3.9.173 | 5.3.12.1, 5.4.3.2, 5.3.8.236, 5.3.9.173 |
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