CVE-2023-5542: fedoraproject extra_packages_for_enterprise_linux Improper Access Control
CVSS: 4.3v3.1MediumModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2023-5542
Published 09-11-2023Last modified 02-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-5542 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Improper Access Control vulnerability in fedoraproject extra_packages_for_enterprise_linux. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.48%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Students in "Only see own membership" groups could see other students in the group, which should be hidden.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSources3 sources · 3.3–4.3
- CVE.orgCNA3.3LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
40%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.43% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.48%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
- CWE-668Exposure of Resource to Wrong SphereThe product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.
Affected systems
Fedoraproject2 products
Moodle1 product
- moodleEOL4.2.2
Ubuntu1 product
- moodleAll versions (No fix recorded)
3 vendors · 4 products
References
5 links- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2243441Issue TrackingX Refsource REDHATPatchThird Party Advisory