How severe is CVE-2023-2418?

CVE-2023-2418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2418?

CVE-2023-2418 affects Konghq Kong. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2418?

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

When was CVE-2023-2418 published?

CVE-2023-2418 was published on 2023-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2418

CVE-2023-2418 is a low-severity vulnerability in Konghq Kong with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-330.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
CVSS v2: 1.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Konghq Kong
Published: 2023-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Konga 2.8.3 on Kong. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Login API. The manipulation leads to insufficiently random values. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to change the configuration settings. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227715.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2418?: A vulnerability was found in Konga 2.8.3 on Kong. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Login API. The manipulation leads to insufficiently random values. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to change the configuration settings. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227715.
How severe is CVE-2023-2418?: CVE-2023-2418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2418?: CVE-2023-2418 affects Konghq Kong. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2418?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2418 published?: CVE-2023-2418 was published on 2023-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:konghq:kong:2.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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