How severe is CVE-2023-42328?

CVE-2023-42328 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42328 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42328?

CVE-2023-42328 affects Peppermint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42328?

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-2023-42328 published?

CVE-2023-42328 was published on 2023-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42328

CVE-2023-42328 is a high-severity vulnerability in Peppermint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Peppermint
Published: 2023-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in PeppermintLabs Peppermint v.0.2.4 and before allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the hardcoded session cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42328?: An issue in PeppermintLabs Peppermint v.0.2.4 and before allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the hardcoded session cookie.
How severe is CVE-2023-42328?: CVE-2023-42328 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42328 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42328?: CVE-2023-42328 affects Peppermint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42328?: 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-2023-42328 published?: CVE-2023-42328 was published on 2023-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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