How severe is CVE-2023-27160?

CVE-2023-27160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27160?

CVE-2023-27160 affects Forem. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27160?

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-2023-27160 published?

CVE-2023-27160 was published on 2023-03-31 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-27160

CVE-2023-27160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forem with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Forem
Published: 2023-03-31
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

forem up to v2022.11.11 was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /articles/{id}. This vulnerability allows attackers to access network resources and sensitive information via a crafted POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27160?: forem up to v2022.11.11 was discovered to contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via the component /articles/{id}. This vulnerability allows attackers to access network resources and sensitive information via a crafted POST request.
How severe is CVE-2023-27160?: CVE-2023-27160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27160?: CVE-2023-27160 affects Forem. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27160?: 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-2023-27160 published?: CVE-2023-27160 was published on 2023-03-31 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

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