How severe is CVE-2023-5900?

CVE-2023-5900 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5900?

CVE-2023-5900 affects Sfu Pkp Web Application Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5900?

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

When was CVE-2023-5900 published?

CVE-2023-5900 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5900

CVE-2023-5900 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sfu Pkp Web Application Library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Sfu Pkp Web Application Library
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5900?: Cross-Site Request Forgery in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
How severe is CVE-2023-5900?: CVE-2023-5900 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5900?: CVE-2023-5900 affects Sfu Pkp Web Application Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5900?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5900 published?: CVE-2023-5900 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sfu:pkp_web_application_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Sfu Pkp Web Application Library

CVE-2023-5893 — High (CVSS 8.8): Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
CVE-2023-5904 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
CVE-2023-5903 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
CVE-2023-5896 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.4.0-4.
CVE-2023-5895 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - DOM in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.
CVE-2023-5892 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

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