CVE-2023-25156

Name: CVE-2023-25156
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-15T15:15:11.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25156 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0. This makes it easier to attempt brute-force attacks against the login page. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0. This makes it easier to attempt brute-force attacks against the login page. Users should upgrade to v12.0 or later to receive a patch. As a workaround, users may install and configure a rate-limiting proxy in front of Kiwi TCMS.

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

0.90%

55.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kiwitcms	Kiwi Tcms	< 12.0

References

https://github.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/commit/0ed213fa0ddb7a6dc77e3c3b99e8fc90ccdaf46fPatch
https://github.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/security/advisories/GHSA-7968-h4m4-ghm9Vendor Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/2b1a9be9-45e9-490b-8de0-26a492e79795/Permissions Required
https://kiwitcms.org/blog/kiwi-tcms-team/2023/02/15/kiwi-tcms-120/Release Notes
https://github.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/commit/0ed213fa0ddb7a6dc77e3c3b99e8fc90ccdaf46fPatch
https://github.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/security/advisories/GHSA-7968-h4m4-ghm9Vendor Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/2b1a9be9-45e9-490b-8de0-26a492e79795/Permissions Required
https://kiwitcms.org/blog/kiwi-tcms-team/2023/02/15/kiwi-tcms-120/Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25156?

How severe is CVE-2023-25156?

CVE-2023-25156 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25156?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST