How severe is CVE-2023-40173?

CVE-2023-40173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40173?

CVE-2023-40173 affects Fobybus Social-media-skeleton. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40173?

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-2023-40173 published?

CVE-2023-40173 was published on 2023-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40173

CVE-2023-40173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fobybus Social-media-skeleton with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Fobybus Social-media-skeleton
Published: 2023-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Social media skeleton is an uncompleted/framework social media project implemented using a php, css ,javascript and html. Prior to version 1.0.5 Social media skeleton did not properly salt passwords leaving user passwords susceptible to cracking should an attacker gain access to hashed passwords. This issue has been addressed in version 1.0.5 and users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40173?: Social media skeleton is an uncompleted/framework social media project implemented using a php, css ,javascript and html. Prior to version 1.0.5 Social media skeleton did not properly salt passwords leaving user passwords susceptible to cracking should an attacker gain access to hashed passwords. This issue has been addressed in version 1.0.5 and users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-40173?: CVE-2023-40173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40173?: CVE-2023-40173 affects Fobybus Social-media-skeleton. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40173?: 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-2023-40173 published?: CVE-2023-40173 was published on 2023-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fobybus:social-media-skeleton:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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