How severe is CVE-2023-26141?

CVE-2023-26141 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-2023-26141 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-2023-26141?

CVE-2023-26141 affects Contribsys Sidekiq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26141?

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-2023-26141 published?

CVE-2023-26141 was published on 2023-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26141

CVE-2023-26141 is a high-severity vulnerability in Contribsys Sidekiq 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Contribsys Sidekiq
Published: 2023-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Versions of the package sidekiq before 7.1.3 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) due to insufficient checks in the dashboard-charts.js file. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the localStorage value which will cause excessive polling requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26141?: Versions of the package sidekiq before 7.1.3 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) due to insufficient checks in the dashboard-charts.js file. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the localStorage value which will cause excessive polling requests.
How severe is CVE-2023-26141?: CVE-2023-26141 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-2023-26141 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-2023-26141?: CVE-2023-26141 affects Contribsys Sidekiq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26141?: 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-2023-26141 published?: CVE-2023-26141 was published on 2023-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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