What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5840?

CVE-2023-5840 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-5840?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-5840. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-5840?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-5840. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Linkstack CVE-2023-5840

HIGH

Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password (CWE-640)

2023-10-29 security@huntr.dev

Information Disclosure Linkstack

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 29, 2023 - 01:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in GitHub repository linkstackorg/linkstack prior to v4.2.9.

AnalysisAI

Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in GitHub repository linkstackorg/linkstack prior to v4.2.9. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-640. Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in GitHub repository linkstackorg/linkstack prior to v4.2.9. Affected products include: Linkstack.

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.