CVE-2023-6718
CVE-2023-6718 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Europeana Repox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4. 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-306.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Affected product: Europeana Repox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability has been found in Repox, which allows a remote user to send a specially crafted POST request, due to the lack of any authentication method, resulting in the alteration or creation of users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6718?
- An authentication bypass vulnerability has been found in Repox, which allows a remote user to send a specially crafted POST request, due to the lack of any authentication method, resulting in the alteration or creation of users.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6718?
- CVE-2023-6718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-6718 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-6718?
- CVE-2023-6718 affects Europeana Repox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-6718?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-6718 published?
- CVE-2023-6718 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:europeana:repox:2.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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