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Btcpayserver CVE-2023-1149

MEDIUM
Improper Neutralization of Equivalent Special Elements (CWE-76)
2023-03-02 security@huntr.dev
5.4
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Special element neutralization
Impact

CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Improper Neutralization of Equivalent Special Elements in GitHub repository btcpayserver/btcpayserver prior to 1.8.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-76. Improper Neutralization of Equivalent Special Elements in GitHub repository btcpayserver/btcpayserver prior to 1.8.0. Affected products include: Btcpayserver Btcpay Server. Version information: prior to 1.8.0..

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.4 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

DescriptionNVD

Improper Neutralization of Equivalent Special Elements in GitHub repository btcpayserver/btcpayserver prior to 1.8.0.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 58% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

48
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +27
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:btcpayserver:btcpay_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2023-0493 HIGH POC
8.8 Jan 26

Improper Neutralization of Equivalent Special Elements in GitHub repository btcpayserver/btcpayserver prior to 1.7.5. Ra

CVE-2023-0748 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Feb 08

Open Redirect in GitHub repository btcpayserver/btcpayserver prior to 1.7.6. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vuln

CVE-2021-3646 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Sep 10

btcpayserver is vulnerable to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'). Rate

CVE-2023-1270 MEDIUM POC
5.4 Mar 08

Cross-site Scripting in GitHub repository btcpayserver/btcpayserver prior to 1.8.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), th

CVE-2023-0879 MEDIUM POC
5.4 Feb 17

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository btcpayserver/btcpayserver prior to 1.7.12. Rated medium severit

CVE-2023-0810 MEDIUM POC
5.4 Feb 13

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository btcpayserver/btcpayserver prior to 1.7.11. Rated medium severit

CVE-2023-0747 MEDIUM POC
5.4 Feb 08

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository btcpayserver/btcpayserver prior to 1.7.6. Rated medium severity

CVE-2021-3830 MEDIUM POC
5.4 Sep 26

btcpayserver is vulnerable to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'). Rate

CVE-2021-29249 HIGH
7.5 Mar 26

BTCPay Server before 1.0.6.0, when the payment button is used, has a privacy vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.

CVE-2021-29246 MEDIUM
6.7 May 05

BTCPay Server through 1.0.7.0 suffers from directory traversal, which allows an attacker with admin privileges to achiev

CVE-2021-29251 MEDIUM
6.5 Apr 01

BTCPay Server before 1.0.7.1 mishandles the policy setting in which users can register (in Server Settings > Policies).

CVE-2021-29250 MEDIUM
5.4 May 05

BTCPay Server through 1.0.7.0 suffers from a Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability within the POS Add Products

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