CVE-2023-29868
CVE-2023-29868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zammad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-346.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-346
- Affected product: Zammad
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- Last modified:
Description
Zammad 5.3.x (Fixed in 5.4.0) is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. An authenticated attacker with agent and customer roles could perform unauthorized changes on articles where they only have customer permissions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-29868?
- Zammad 5.3.x (Fixed in 5.4.0) is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. An authenticated attacker with agent and customer roles could perform unauthorized changes on articles where they only have customer permissions.
- How severe is CVE-2023-29868?
- CVE-2023-29868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-29868 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-29868?
- CVE-2023-29868 affects Zammad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-29868?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-29868 published?
- CVE-2023-29868 was published on 2023-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zammad:zammad:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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