How severe is CVE-2023-5626?

CVE-2023-5626 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5626 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5626?

CVE-2023-5626 affects Sfu Open Journal System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5626?

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-2023-5626 published?

CVE-2023-5626 was published on 2023-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5626

CVE-2023-5626 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sfu Open Journal System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Sfu Open Journal System
Published: 2023-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5626?: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.
How severe is CVE-2023-5626?: CVE-2023-5626 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5626 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5626?: CVE-2023-5626 affects Sfu Open Journal System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5626?: 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-2023-5626 published?: CVE-2023-5626 was published on 2023-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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