CVE-2023-0919: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.7.0.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0919?

kavita: upgrade to 0.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0919 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0919 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-0919 affect?

CVE-2023-0919 affects kavita. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Missing Authentication for Critical Function in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.7.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0919?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0919 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting kavita. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authentication for Critical Function in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.7.0.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2023-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-19 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kavitareader kavita UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.7.0

Fixed in: 0.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kavita

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kavita

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2023-0919?

kavita: upgrade to 0.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0919 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0919 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-2023-0919 affect?

CVE-2023-0919 affects kavita. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Missing Authentication for Critical Function in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.7.0.

How urgent is CVE-2023-0919?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

GitHub vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-3993 CRITICAL 9.4 UPGRADE Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.6.0
CVE-2022-3945 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.6.0
CVE-2022-2756 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in GitHub repository kareadita/kavita prior to 0.5.4.1.

References

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