CVE-2023-1976

Name: CVE-2023-1976
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-11T11:15:08.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1976 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Password Aging with Long Expiration in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Password Aging with Long Expiration in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-263

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Answer	Answer	< 1.0.6

References

https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/813ad0b9894673b1bdd489a2e9ab60a44fe990afPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/469bcabf-b315-4750-b63c-82ac86d153deExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/answerdev/answer/commit/813ad0b9894673b1bdd489a2e9ab60a44fe990afPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/469bcabf-b315-4750-b63c-82ac86d153deExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1976?

Password Aging with Long Expiration in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.6.

How severe is CVE-2023-1976?

CVE-2023-1976 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1976?

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-2023-1976?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST