CVE-2023-5573

Name: CVE-2023-5573
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-13T10:15:10.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5573 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository vriteio/vrite prior to 0.3.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository vriteio/vrite prior to 0.3.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vrite	Vrite	< 0.3.0

References

https://github.com/vriteio/vrite/commit/1877683b932bb33fb20d688e476284b70bb9fe23Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/46a2bb2c-712a-4008-a147-b862e3af7d72Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vriteio/vrite/commit/1877683b932bb33fb20d688e476284b70bb9fe23Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/46a2bb2c-712a-4008-a147-b862e3af7d72Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5573?

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitHub repository vriteio/vrite prior to 0.3.0.

How severe is CVE-2023-5573?

CVE-2023-5573 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5573?

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-2023-5573?

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Source: NVD / NIST