How severe is CVE-2023-0643?

CVE-2023-0643 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0643 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0643?

CVE-2023-0643 affects Squidex.io Squidex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0643?

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

When was CVE-2023-0643 published?

CVE-2023-0643 was published on 2023-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0643

CVE-2023-0643 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squidex.io Squidex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-167.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-167
Affected product: Squidex.io Squidex
Published: 2023-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Handling of Additional Special Element in GitHub repository squidex/squidex prior to 7.4.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0643?: Improper Handling of Additional Special Element in GitHub repository squidex/squidex prior to 7.4.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-0643?: CVE-2023-0643 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0643 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0643?: CVE-2023-0643 affects Squidex.io Squidex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0643?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0643 published?: CVE-2023-0643 was published on 2023-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:squidex.io:squidex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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