How severe is CVE-2023-3221?

CVE-2023-3221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-3221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3221?

CVE-2023-3221 affects Password Recovery Project Password Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3221?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-3221 published?

CVE-2023-3221 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3221

CVE-2023-3221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Password Recovery Project Password Recovery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Password Recovery Project Password Recovery
Published: 2023-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

User enumeration vulnerability in Password Recovery plugin 1.2 version for Roundcube, which could allow a remote attacker to create a test script against the password recovery function to enumerate all users in the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3221?: User enumeration vulnerability in Password Recovery plugin 1.2 version for Roundcube, which could allow a remote attacker to create a test script against the password recovery function to enumerate all users in the database.
How severe is CVE-2023-3221?: CVE-2023-3221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-3221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3221?: CVE-2023-3221 affects Password Recovery Project Password Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3221 published?: CVE-2023-3221 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-roundcube-password-recovery-plugin

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:password_recovery_project:password_recovery:1.2:*:*:*:*:roundcube:*:*

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