CVE-2023-5865

Name: CVE-2023-5865
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-31T01:15:07.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5865 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.2.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.2.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-613

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyfaq	Phpmyfaq	< 3.2.2

References

https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/5f43786f52c3d517e7665abd25d534e180e08dc5Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/4c4b7395-d9fd-4ca0-98d7-2e20c1249affExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/5f43786f52c3d517e7665abd25d534e180e08dc5Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/4c4b7395-d9fd-4ca0-98d7-2e20c1249affExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5865?

Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.2.2.

How severe is CVE-2023-5865?

CVE-2023-5865 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5865?

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-2023-5865?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST