How severe is CVE-2023-34097?

CVE-2023-34097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-34097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34097?

CVE-2023-34097 affects Hoppscotch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34097?

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-2023-34097 published?

CVE-2023-34097 was published on 2023-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34097

CVE-2023-34097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hoppscotch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Hoppscotch
Published: 2023-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

hoppscotch is an open source API development ecosystem. In versions prior to 2023.4.5 the database password is exposed in the logs when showing the database connection string. Attackers with access to read system logs will be able to elevate privilege with full access to the database. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34097?: hoppscotch is an open source API development ecosystem. In versions prior to 2023.4.5 the database password is exposed in the logs when showing the database connection string. Attackers with access to read system logs will be able to elevate privilege with full access to the database. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-34097?: CVE-2023-34097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-34097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34097?: CVE-2023-34097 affects Hoppscotch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34097?: 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-2023-34097 published?: CVE-2023-34097 was published on 2023-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hoppscotch:hoppscotch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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