CVE-2023-5626

Name: CVE-2023-5626
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-18T00:15:10.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5626 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sfu	Open Journal System	< 3.3.0-16

References

https://github.com/pkp/ojs/commit/99a9f393190383454aa5ddffedffc89596f6c682Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/c99279c1-709a-4e7b-a042-010c2bb44d6bExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pkp/ojs/commit/99a9f393190383454aa5ddffedffc89596f6c682Patch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/c99279c1-709a-4e7b-a042-010c2bb44d6bExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5626?

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.

How severe is CVE-2023-5626?

CVE-2023-5626 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5626?

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-2023-5626?

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Source: NVD / NIST