CVE-2023-7038

Name: CVE-2023-7038
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-21T18:15:08.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7038 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been rated as problematic. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /dashboard?controller=UserCollection::createUser of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248687. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Automad	Automad	<= 1.10.9

References

https://github.com/screetsec/VDD/tree/main/Automad%20CMS/Cross-Site%20Request%20Forgery%20(CSRF)Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248687Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.248687Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/screetsec/VDD/tree/main/Automad%20CMS/Cross-Site%20Request%20Forgery%20(CSRF)Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.248687Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.248687Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7038?

How severe is CVE-2023-7038?

CVE-2023-7038 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7038?

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Source: NVD / NIST