CVE-2023-4695

Name: CVE-2023-4695
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-01T01:15:07.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4695 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random Number Generator in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random Number Generator in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1241

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pkp	Pkb-Lib	< 3.3.0-16

References

https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/e5e7e543887fe77708aa31e07b18fe85f9b5a3b5Product
https://huntr.dev/bounties/887c7fc7-70c8-482d-b570-350533af4702Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/e5e7e543887fe77708aa31e07b18fe85f9b5a3b5Product
https://huntr.dev/bounties/887c7fc7-70c8-482d-b570-350533af4702Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4695?

Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random Number Generator in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

How severe is CVE-2023-4695?

CVE-2023-4695 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4695?

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-2023-4695?

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Source: NVD / NIST