How severe is CVE-2023-5573?

CVE-2023-5573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5573 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-2023-5573?

CVE-2023-5573 affects Vrite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5573?

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

When was CVE-2023-5573 published?

CVE-2023-5573 was published on 2023-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5573

CVE-2023-5573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vrite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Vrite
Published: 2023-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository vriteio/vrite prior to 0.3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5573?: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository vriteio/vrite prior to 0.3.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-5573?: CVE-2023-5573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5573 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-2023-5573?: CVE-2023-5573 affects Vrite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5573?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5573 published?: CVE-2023-5573 was published on 2023-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vrite:vrite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2023-5572 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in GitHub repository vriteio/vrite prior to 0.3.0.
CVE-2023-5571 — High (CVSS 7.5): Improper Input Validation in GitHub repository vriteio/vrite prior to 0.3.0.

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