How severe is CVE-2023-0307?

CVE-2023-0307 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0307 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-2023-0307?

CVE-2023-0307 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0307?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0307 published?

CVE-2023-0307 was published on 2023-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0307

CVE-2023-0307 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2023-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.10.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0307?: Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.10.
How severe is CVE-2023-0307?: CVE-2023-0307 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0307 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-2023-0307?: CVE-2023-0307 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0307?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0307 published?: CVE-2023-0307 was published on 2023-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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