CVE-2023-5289

Name: CVE-2023-5289
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-29T14:15:11.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5289 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.8.4.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.8.4.

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

0.65%

46.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ikus-Soft	Rdiffweb	< 2.8.4

References

https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb/commit/06f89b43469aae70e8833e55192721523f86c5a2Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8d0e0804-d3fd-49fe-bfa4-7a91135767ceExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ikus060/rdiffweb/commit/06f89b43469aae70e8833e55192721523f86c5a2Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/8d0e0804-d3fd-49fe-bfa4-7a91135767ceExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5289?

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository ikus060/rdiffweb prior to 2.8.4.

How severe is CVE-2023-5289?

CVE-2023-5289 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5289?

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-2023-5289?

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Source: NVD / NIST