Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-33779 affects XXL-Job v2.4.1. An authenticated user may be able to act across account boundaries and cause commands to run under another user’s account through the job information component. This is high risk because successful abuse can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority authenticated access-control flaw if XXL-Job v2.4.1 is present. The main business concern is abuse by a low-privileged user to affect other users’ jobs and execute commands.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-863 incorrect authorization in XXL-Job v2.4.1. The issue is reachable over the network, requires low privileges, and no user interaction. The vulnerable component is listed as /jobinfo/, with arbitrary command execution through a crafted POST request against another user context.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where XXL-Job v2.4.1 is deployed and reachable by authenticated users. Internet exposure, shared operator access, or weak account separation would increase business risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not include CISA KEV status or other cited evidence of active exploitation. Public references include the project repository and a researcher write-up, so defenders should assume technical details may be publicly accessible.
Researcher notes
The record names XXL-Job v2.4.1 and /jobinfo/, but the affected CPE/vendor fields are listed as n/a. No patch version is provided in the supplied sources, so remediation should be tied to vendor-confirmed guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Check the XXL-Job project and CVE record for vendor-confirmed remediation guidance.
- Prioritize remediation for confirmed XXL-Job v2.4.1 deployments.
- Restrict XXL-Job console and API access to trusted networks and authorized users.
- Review user roles and remove unnecessary job-management privileges.
- Monitor job changes and suspicious cross-account administrative activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for XXL-Job and confirm exact deployed versions.
- Identify whether version 2.4.1 exists in production or shared environments.
- Confirm access controls around the /jobinfo/ component are enforced.
- Review logs for unexpected job edits, executions, or account-context mismatches.
- Track vendor or project updates for any fixed release guidance.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-863: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupPrivilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/xuxueli/xxl-jobCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/silence-silence/xxl-job-lateral-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-/blob/main/README.mdCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Incorrect Authorization
Incorrect Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.