How severe is CVE-2023-38699?

CVE-2023-38699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-38699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38699?

CVE-2023-38699 affects Mindsdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38699?

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-2023-38699 published?

CVE-2023-38699 was published on 2023-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38699

CVE-2023-38699 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mindsdb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Mindsdb
Published: 2023-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MindsDB's AI Virtual Database allows developers to connect any AI/ML model to any datasource. Prior to version 23.7.4.0, a call to requests with `verify=False` disables SSL certificate checks. This rule enforces always verifying SSL certificates for methods in the Requests library. In version 23.7.4.0, certificates are validated by default, which is the desired behavior.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38699?: MindsDB's AI Virtual Database allows developers to connect any AI/ML model to any datasource. Prior to version 23.7.4.0, a call to requests with `verify=False` disables SSL certificate checks. This rule enforces always verifying SSL certificates for methods in the Requests library. In version 23.7.4.0, certificates are validated by default, which is the desired behavior.
How severe is CVE-2023-38699?: CVE-2023-38699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-38699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38699?: CVE-2023-38699 affects Mindsdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38699?: 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-2023-38699 published?: CVE-2023-38699 was published on 2023-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mindsdb:mindsdb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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