CVE-2023-0759

Name: CVE-2023-0759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-09T14:15:24.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0759 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege Chaining in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.3.8.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Privilege Chaining in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.3.8.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-268

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Agentejo	Cockpit	< 2.3.8

References

https://github.com/cockpit-hq/cockpit/commit/78d6ed3bf093ee11356ba66320c628c727068714Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/49e2cccc-bb56-4633-ba6a-b3803e251347Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/cockpit-hq/cockpit/commit/78d6ed3bf093ee11356ba66320c628c727068714Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/49e2cccc-bb56-4633-ba6a-b3803e251347Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0759?

Privilege Chaining in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.3.8.

How severe is CVE-2023-0759?

CVE-2023-0759 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0759?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0759?

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Source: NVD / NIST