How severe is CVE-2023-0914?

CVE-2023-0914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0914 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0914?

CVE-2023-0914 affects Pixelfed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0914?

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

When was CVE-2023-0914 published?

CVE-2023-0914 was published on 2023-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0914

CVE-2023-0914 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pixelfed with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Pixelfed
Published: 2023-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository pixelfed/pixelfed prior to 0.11.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0914?: Improper Authorization in GitHub repository pixelfed/pixelfed prior to 0.11.4.
How severe is CVE-2023-0914?: CVE-2023-0914 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0914 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0914?: CVE-2023-0914 affects Pixelfed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0914?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0914 published?: CVE-2023-0914 was published on 2023-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pixelfed:pixelfed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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