CVE-2023-40918

Name: CVE-2023-40918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-05T18:15:11.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40918 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. KnowStreaming 3.3.0 is vulnerable to Escalation of Privileges. Unauthorized users can create a new user with an admin role.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KnowStreaming 3.3.0 is vulnerable to Escalation of Privileges. Unauthorized users can create a new user with an admin role.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Knowstreaming Project	Knowstreaming	3.3.0

References

https://github.com/didi/KnowStreaming/issues/1128Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/didi/KnowStreaming/issues/1128Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40918?

KnowStreaming 3.3.0 is vulnerable to Escalation of Privileges. Unauthorized users can create a new user with an admin role.

How severe is CVE-2023-40918?

CVE-2023-40918 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40918?

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-2023-40918?

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Source: NVD / NIST