How severe is CVE-2023-5889?

CVE-2023-5889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5889?

CVE-2023-5889 affects Pkp Pkp Web Application Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5889?

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-2023-5889 published?

CVE-2023-5889 was published on 2023-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5889

CVE-2023-5889 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pkp Pkp Web Application Library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-613.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-613
Affected product: Pkp Pkp Web Application Library
Published: 2023-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5889?: Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
How severe is CVE-2023-5889?: CVE-2023-5889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5889?: CVE-2023-5889 affects Pkp Pkp Web Application Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5889?: 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-2023-5889 published?: CVE-2023-5889 was published on 2023-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pkp:pkp_web_application_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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