# CVE-2023-40828: libpf4j-java: An issue in pf4j pf4j v.3.9.0 and before allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitra...

CVE-2023-40828 is fixed in libpf4j-java on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-40828, released August 28, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-40828
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0147
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 28, 2023

## Description

An issue in pf4j pf4j v.3.9.0 and before allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the expandIfZip method in the extract function.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libpf4j-java Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.9.0+dfsg-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-40828](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-40828.md) | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Linux | libpf4j-java Debian 14 | 3.9.0+dfsg-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-40828](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-40828.md) | Aug 28, 2023 |

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