How severe is CVE-2023-49946?

CVE-2023-49946 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-2023-49946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49946?

CVE-2023-49946 affects Forgejo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49946?

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-2023-49946 published?

CVE-2023-49946 was published on 2023-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49946

CVE-2023-49946 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Forgejo 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Forgejo
Published: 2023-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Forgejo before 1.20.5-1, certain endpoints do not check whether an object belongs to a repository for which permissions are being checked. This allows remote attackers to read private issues, read private pull requests, delete issues, and perform other unauthorized actions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49946?: In Forgejo before 1.20.5-1, certain endpoints do not check whether an object belongs to a repository for which permissions are being checked. This allows remote attackers to read private issues, read private pull requests, delete issues, and perform other unauthorized actions.
How severe is CVE-2023-49946?: CVE-2023-49946 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-2023-49946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49946?: CVE-2023-49946 affects Forgejo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49946?: 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-2023-49946 published?: CVE-2023-49946 was published on 2023-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forgejo:forgejo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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