How severe is CVE-2023-25156?

CVE-2023-25156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25156?

CVE-2023-25156 affects Kiwitcms Kiwi Tcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25156?

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

When was CVE-2023-25156 published?

CVE-2023-25156 was published on 2023-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25156

CVE-2023-25156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kiwitcms Kiwi Tcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Kiwitcms Kiwi Tcms
Published: 2023-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0. This makes it easier to attempt brute-force attacks against the login page. Users should upgrade to v12.0 or later to receive a patch. As a workaround, users may install and configure a rate-limiting proxy in front of Kiwi TCMS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25156?: Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0. This makes it easier to attempt brute-force attacks against the login page. Users should upgrade to v12.0 or later to receive a patch. As a workaround, users may install and configure a rate-limiting proxy in front of Kiwi TCMS.
How severe is CVE-2023-25156?: CVE-2023-25156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25156?: CVE-2023-25156 affects Kiwitcms Kiwi Tcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25156?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-25156 published?: CVE-2023-25156 was published on 2023-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kiwitcms:kiwi_tcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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