CVE-2023-27168: Xpand IT Write-back Manager · An Arbitrary File Upload
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 69% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| n/a n/a | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the Xpand IT Write-back Manager application to trusted networks only, using network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure to the internet or untrusted zones.
- Implement strict input validation and file type restrictions at the web application firewall (WAF) level to block upload of JSP or other executable files.
- Monitor web server logs and application logs for suspicious file upload attempts or unexpected file types.
- Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect anomalous file upload behaviors.
- If possible, disable file upload functionality temporarily until a patch is available.
- Engage with Xpand IT or the software vendor for updates or patches and apply them promptly once released.
- Conduct a thorough security review and penetration testing of the application environment to identify any other potential weaknesses.
- Prepare incident response plans to quickly contain and remediate any exploitation attempts.
- Educate IT and security teams about this vulnerability and ensure they are vigilant for related attack indicators.
Description
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Xpand IT Write-back Manager v2.3.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted jsp file.