CVE-2023-2227

Name: CVE-2023-2227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-21T13:15:07.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 43.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2227 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Authorization in GitHub repository modoboa/modoboa prior to 2.1.0.. EPSS estimates a 43.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository modoboa/modoboa prior to 2.1.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

43.76%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Modoboa	Modoboa	< 2.1.0

References

https://github.com/modoboa/modoboa/commit/7bcd3f6eb264d4e3e01071c97c2bac51cdd6fe97Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/351f9055-2008-4af0-b820-01ff66678bf3Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/modoboa/modoboa/commit/7bcd3f6eb264d4e3e01071c97c2bac51cdd6fe97Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/351f9055-2008-4af0-b820-01ff66678bf3Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2227?

Improper Authorization in GitHub repository modoboa/modoboa prior to 2.1.0.

How severe is CVE-2023-2227?

CVE-2023-2227 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 43.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2227?

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-2023-2227?

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Source: NVD / NIST