How severe is CVE-2023-4695?

CVE-2023-4695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-4695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4695?

CVE-2023-4695 affects Pkp Pkb-lib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4695?

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-2023-4695 published?

CVE-2023-4695 was published on 2023-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4695

CVE-2023-4695 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pkp Pkb-lib with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-1241.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1241
Affected product: Pkp Pkb-lib
Published: 2023-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random Number Generator in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4695?: Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random Number Generator in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
How severe is CVE-2023-4695?: CVE-2023-4695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-4695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4695?: CVE-2023-4695 affects Pkp Pkb-lib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4695?: 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-2023-4695 published?: CVE-2023-4695 was published on 2023-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pkp:pkb-lib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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