How severe is CVE-2023-0311?

CVE-2023-0311 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-2023-0311 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0311?

CVE-2023-0311 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0311?

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-2023-0311 published?

CVE-2023-0311 was published on 2023-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0311

CVE-2023-0311 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2023-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Authentication in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.10.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0311?: Improper Authentication in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.10.
How severe is CVE-2023-0311?: CVE-2023-0311 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-2023-0311 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0311?: CVE-2023-0311 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0311?: 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-2023-0311 published?: CVE-2023-0311 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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