How severe is CVE-2023-2666?

CVE-2023-2666 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-2023-2666 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2666?

CVE-2023-2666 affects Froxlor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2666?

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-2023-2666 published?

CVE-2023-2666 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2666

CVE-2023-2666 is a high-severity vulnerability in Froxlor 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Froxlor
Published: 2023-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.16.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2666?: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.16.
How severe is CVE-2023-2666?: CVE-2023-2666 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-2023-2666 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2666?: CVE-2023-2666 affects Froxlor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2666?: 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-2023-2666 published?: CVE-2023-2666 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:froxlor:froxlor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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