CVE-2023-5889

Name: CVE-2023-5889
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-01T01:15:07.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5889 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pkp	Pkp Web Application Library	< 3.3.0-16

References

https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/32d071ef2090fc336bc17d56a86d1dff90c26f0bPatch
https://huntr.com/bounties/fba2991a-1b8a-4c89-9689-d708526928e1Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/32d071ef2090fc336bc17d56a86d1dff90c26f0bPatch
https://huntr.com/bounties/fba2991a-1b8a-4c89-9689-d708526928e1Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5889?

Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

How severe is CVE-2023-5889?

CVE-2023-5889 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5889?

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-2023-5889?

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Source: NVD / NIST