How severe is CVE-2023-49948?

CVE-2023-49948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-49948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49948?

CVE-2023-49948 affects Forgejo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49948?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-49948 published?

CVE-2023-49948 was published on 2023-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49948

CVE-2023-49948 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Forgejo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Forgejo
Published: 2023-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Forgejo before 1.20.5-1 allows remote attackers to test for the existence of private user accounts by appending .rss (or another extension) to a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49948?: Forgejo before 1.20.5-1 allows remote attackers to test for the existence of private user accounts by appending .rss (or another extension) to a URL.
How severe is CVE-2023-49948?: CVE-2023-49948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-49948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49948?: CVE-2023-49948 affects Forgejo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49948?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49948 published?: CVE-2023-49948 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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