CVE-2023-6718

Europeana Repox authentication bypass

9.4 CRITICALEPSS 0.85%

Published13 Dec 2023

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability has been found in Repox, which allows a remote user to send a specially crafted POST request, due to the lack of any authentication method, resulting in the alteration or creation of users.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityLow

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

Affected products

Europeana Repox2.3.7

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-6718 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-6718 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.85%.

How severe is CVE-2023-6718?

CVE-2023-6718 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-6718?

Affected products include Europeana Repox.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6718?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.