How severe is CVE-2023-27238?

CVE-2023-27238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27238?

CVE-2023-27238 affects Lavalite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27238?

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

When was CVE-2023-27238 published?

CVE-2023-27238 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27238

CVE-2023-27238 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lavalite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-444.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-444
Affected product: Lavalite
Published: 2023-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LavaLite CMS v 9.0.0 was discovered to be vulnerable to web cache poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27238?: LavaLite CMS v 9.0.0 was discovered to be vulnerable to web cache poisoning.
How severe is CVE-2023-27238?: CVE-2023-27238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27238?: CVE-2023-27238 affects Lavalite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-27238 published?: CVE-2023-27238 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lavalite:lavalite:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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