CVE-2023-5902

Name: CVE-2023-5902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-07T04:24:32.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5902 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib 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/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

16.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sfu	Pkp Web Application Library	<= 3.3.0-15

References

https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/2d04e770d2bbbdd899fdec382fbf2a1d4a4ffec8Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/8b93c7bf-5052-424a-85cc-7e5491c61f20Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/2d04e770d2bbbdd899fdec382fbf2a1d4a4ffec8Patch
https://huntr.com/bounties/8b93c7bf-5052-424a-85cc-7e5491c61f20Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5902?

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

How severe is CVE-2023-5902?

CVE-2023-5902 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5902?

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-2023-5902?

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Source: NVD / NIST