How severe is CVE-2023-3696?

CVE-2023-3696 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-2023-3696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3696?

CVE-2023-3696 affects Mongoosejs Mongoose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3696?

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-2023-3696 published?

CVE-2023-3696 was published on 2023-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3696

CVE-2023-3696 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mongoosejs Mongoose 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-1321.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1321
Affected product: Mongoosejs Mongoose
Published: 2023-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Prototype Pollution in GitHub repository automattic/mongoose prior to 7.3.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3696?: Prototype Pollution in GitHub repository automattic/mongoose prior to 7.3.4.
How severe is CVE-2023-3696?: CVE-2023-3696 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-2023-3696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3696?: CVE-2023-3696 affects Mongoosejs Mongoose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3696?: 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-2023-3696 published?: CVE-2023-3696 was published on 2023-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mongoosejs:mongoose:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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