CVE-2023-0737: wallabag version 2.5.2 contains a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to arb

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-0737 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wallabag. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

wallabag version 2.5.2 contains a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to arbitrarily delete user accounts via the /account/delete endpoint. This issue is fixed in version 2.5.4.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: wallabag

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-15 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wallabag wallabag DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wallabag || rpm -q wallabag || wallabag --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wallabag sudo apt install wallabag=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.2> sudo apt-mark hold wallabag

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wallabag sudo dnf downgrade wallabag-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add wallabag

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0737?

wallabag: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0737 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0737 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0737 affect?

CVE-2023-0737 affects wallabag. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). wallabag version 2.5.2 contains a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to arbitrarily delete user accounts via the /account/delete endpoint. This issue is fixed in version 2.5.4.

How urgent is CVE-2023-0737?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

References

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