How severe is CVE-2023-49446?

CVE-2023-49446 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-49446?

CVE-2023-49446 affects the following packages: com.jfinal:jfinal (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49446?

The records we use list no patched version of com.jfinal:jfinal for CVE-2023-49446. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2023-49446 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for com.jfinal:jfinal, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2023-49446 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2023-49446 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2023-49446, including 1 in-the-wild exploitation observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-49446?

CVE-2023-49446 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.4%, placing it in the 33th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-49446?

CVE-2023-49446 is classified as Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2023-49446 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2023-49446 was published on December 5, 2023 and was last updated on October 28, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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HIGH severity

CVE-2023-49446 — jfinal

HIGH

CVE-2023-49446 is a high-severity (CVSS 8.8) Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in com.jfinal:jfinal. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

Cross-Site Request Forgery in JFinalCMS via /admin/nav/save

Also known asGHSA-hv4c-v8j8-54cw

Published

Dec 5, 2023

Updated

Oct 28, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

1 known

Exploitation data as of Oct 30, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs33th percentile — riskier than 33% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕com.jfinal:jfinal

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

JFinalCMS v5.0.0 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability via /admin/nav/save.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`com.jfinal:jfinal`	all versions	No fix

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

jfinalcmsjfinalcms_project

1 version

5.0.0

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

JFinalCMS v5.0.0 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery …

github.comNVDDec 2023

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for com.jfinal:jfinal, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of com.jfinal:jfinal for CVE-2023-49446. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

JFinalCMS v5.0.0 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability via /admin/nav/save.

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CVSS Score

8.8/10CVSS v3 base

Vector breakdown

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE Classification

CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Weaponization

No Nuclei template or Metasploit module yet. 1 public proof-of-concept reference is listed on this page.

Timeline

Disclosed

Dec 5, 2023

First exploit

Dec 9, 2023

4 days after disclosure — rapid exploitation

Last updated

Oct 28, 2026

Identifiers

CVE-2023-49446

GHSA-hv4c-v8j8-54cw

References

Advisorygithub.com · CVE 2023 49446.json Advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE 2023 49446 Webgithub.com · There is a CSRF in the newly added navigation management area.md

Related vulnerabilities

This CVE is high severity — higher than any of the other 8 CVEs affecting jfinal (highest there: moderate).

CVE-2024-22497CVE-2024-22496CVE-2024-22493CVE-2024-22492CVE-2023-50100CVE-2023-50101CVE-2023-50102CVE-2023-50137

Provenance

Sources

OSV.devNVDFIRST.org (EPSS)

Last verifiedOct 28, 2026

CVE-2023-49446 — jfinal

EPSS Exploitation Probability

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

Description

Affected Packages

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Remediation status

Mitigate without a patch

Frequently Asked Questions

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