CVE-2023-4695

Public Exploit
Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random Number Generator in pkp/pkp-lib

Description

Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random Number Generator in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory huntr.dev
Affected: pkp pkp/pkp-lib
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.dev/bounties/887c7fc7-70c8-482d-b570-350533af4702 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/pkp/pkp-lib/commit/e5e7e543887fe77708aa31e07b18fe85f9b5a3b5 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4695?
CVE-2023-4695 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4695?
To fix CVE-2023-4695, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-4695 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-4695 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4695?
CVE-2023-4695 affects pkp pkp/pkp-lib.
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