How severe is CVE-2023-38068?

CVE-2023-38068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-38068 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-2023-38068?

CVE-2023-38068 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38068?

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

When was CVE-2023-38068 published?

CVE-2023-38068 was published on 2023-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38068

CVE-2023-38068 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Youtrack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-799.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-799
Affected product: Jetbrains Youtrack
Published: 2023-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2023.1.16597 captcha was not properly validated for Helpdesk forms

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38068?: In JetBrains YouTrack before 2023.1.16597 captcha was not properly validated for Helpdesk forms
How severe is CVE-2023-38068?: CVE-2023-38068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-38068 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-2023-38068?: CVE-2023-38068 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38068?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-38068 published?: CVE-2023-38068 was published on 2023-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:youtrack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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