How severe is CVE-2023-0298?

CVE-2023-0298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0298?

CVE-2023-0298 affects Firefly-iii Firefly Iii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0298?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-0298 published?

CVE-2023-0298 was published on 2023-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0298

CVE-2023-0298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Firefly-iii Firefly Iii with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Firefly-iii Firefly Iii
Published: 2023-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Authorization in GitHub repository firefly-iii/firefly-iii prior to 5.8.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0298?: Incorrect Authorization in GitHub repository firefly-iii/firefly-iii prior to 5.8.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-0298?: CVE-2023-0298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0298?: CVE-2023-0298 affects Firefly-iii Firefly Iii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0298 published?: CVE-2023-0298 was published on 2023-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:firefly-iii:firefly_iii:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2021-3819 — High (CVSS 8.8): firefly-iii is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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