How severe is CVE-2023-5072?

CVE-2023-5072 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5072?

CVE-2023-5072 affects Stleary Json-java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5072?

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-2023-5072 published?

CVE-2023-5072 was published on 2023-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5072

CVE-2023-5072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Stleary Json-java 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Stleary Json-java
Published: 2023-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Denial of Service in JSON-Java versions up to and including 20230618. A bug in the parser means that an input string of modest size can lead to indefinite amounts of memory being used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5072?: Denial of Service in JSON-Java versions up to and including 20230618. A bug in the parser means that an input string of modest size can lead to indefinite amounts of memory being used.
How severe is CVE-2023-5072?: CVE-2023-5072 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5072?: CVE-2023-5072 affects Stleary Json-java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5072?: 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-2023-5072 published?: CVE-2023-5072 was published on 2023-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:stleary:json-java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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