How severe is CVE-2023-5318?

CVE-2023-5318 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5318?

CVE-2023-5318 affects Microweber. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5318?

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-2023-5318 published?

CVE-2023-5318 was published on 2023-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5318

CVE-2023-5318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microweber 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Microweber
Published: 2023-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of Hard-coded Credentials in GitHub repository microweber/microweber prior to 2.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5318?: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in GitHub repository microweber/microweber prior to 2.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-5318?: CVE-2023-5318 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5318?: CVE-2023-5318 affects Microweber. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5318?: 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-2023-5318 published?: CVE-2023-5318 was published on 2023-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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