CVE-2023-51293
CVE-2023-51293 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpjabbers Event Booking Calendar 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-400.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56014
- Weakness: CWE-400
- Affected product: Phpjabbers Event Booking Calendar
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A lack of rate limiting in the 'Forgot Password', 'Email Settings' feature of PHPJabbers Event Booking Calendar v4.0 allows attackers to send an excessive amount of email for a legitimate user, leading to a possible Denial of Service (DoS) via a large amount of generated e-mail messages.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-51293?
- A lack of rate limiting in the 'Forgot Password', 'Email Settings' feature of PHPJabbers Event Booking Calendar v4.0 allows attackers to send an excessive amount of email for a legitimate user, leading to a possible Denial of Service (DoS) via a large amount of generated e-mail messages.
- How severe is CVE-2023-51293?
- CVE-2023-51293 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-2023-51293 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-51293?
- CVE-2023-51293 affects Phpjabbers Event Booking Calendar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-51293?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-51293 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-51293 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56014.
- When was CVE-2023-51293 published?
- CVE-2023-51293 was published on 2025-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176495/PHPJabbers-Event-Booking-Calendar-4.0-Missing-Rate-Limiting.html
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/176495
- https://www.phpjabbers.com/event-booking-calendar/#sectionDemo
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpjabbers:event_booking_calendar:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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