CVE-2023-36813
CVE-2023-36813 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kanboard with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Kanboard
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Kanboard is project management software that focuses on the Kanban methodology. In versions prior to 1.2.31authenticated user is able to perform a SQL Injection, leading to a privilege escalation or loss of confidentiality. It appears that in some insert and update operations, the code improperly uses the PicoDB library to update/insert new information. Version 1.2.31 contains a fix for this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36813?
- Kanboard is project management software that focuses on the Kanban methodology. In versions prior to 1.2.31authenticated user is able to perform a SQL Injection, leading to a privilege escalation or loss of confidentiality. It appears that in some insert and update operations, the code improperly uses the PicoDB library to update/insert new information. Version 1.2.31 contains a fix for this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36813?
- CVE-2023-36813 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-36813 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-36813?
- CVE-2023-36813 affects Kanboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-36813?
- 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-2023-36813 published?
- CVE-2023-36813 was published on 2023-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/kanboard/kanboard/commit/25b93343baeaf8ad018dcd87b094e47a5c6a3e0a
- https://github.com/kanboard/kanboard/releases/tag/v1.2.31
- https://github.com/kanboard/kanboard/security/advisories/GHSA-9gvq-78jp-jxcx
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5454
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kanboard:kanboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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