How severe is CVE-2023-3173?

CVE-2023-3173 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-2023-3173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3173?

CVE-2023-3173 affects Froxlor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3173?

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-2023-3173 published?

CVE-2023-3173 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3173

CVE-2023-3173 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Froxlor 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Froxlor
Published: 2023-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.20.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3173?: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.20.
How severe is CVE-2023-3173?: CVE-2023-3173 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-2023-3173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3173?: CVE-2023-3173 affects Froxlor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3173?: 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-2023-3173 published?: CVE-2023-3173 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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