CVE-2023-1537

Name: CVE-2023-1537
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-21T05:15:09.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1537 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-294

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Answer	Answer	< 1.0.6

References

https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/813ad0b9894673b1bdd489a2e9ab60a44fe990afPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/171cde18-a447-446c-a9ab-297953ad9b86Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/813ad0b9894673b1bdd489a2e9ab60a44fe990afPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/171cde18-a447-446c-a9ab-297953ad9b86Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1537?

Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.

How severe is CVE-2023-1537?

CVE-2023-1537 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1537?

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-2023-1537?

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Source: NVD / NIST