CVE-2023-0914

Name: CVE-2023-0914
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-19T01:15:16.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0914 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Authorization in GitHub repository pixelfed/pixelfed prior to 0.11.4.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository pixelfed/pixelfed prior to 0.11.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pixelfed	Pixelfed	< 0.11.4

References

https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed/commit/ef56f92c3d77e9bafaa70c08b7c04d5a61b8d454Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/54d5fd76-e038-4eda-9e03-d5e95e09c0ecExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed/commit/ef56f92c3d77e9bafaa70c08b7c04d5a61b8d454Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/54d5fd76-e038-4eda-9e03-d5e95e09c0ecExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0914?

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository pixelfed/pixelfed prior to 0.11.4.

How severe is CVE-2023-0914?

CVE-2023-0914 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0914?

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-2023-0914?

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Source: NVD / NIST