CVE-2023-0959: Bhima version 1.27.0 allows a remote attacker to update the privileges of any account registered in the applic

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-0959 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting bhima. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Bhima version 1.27.0 allows a remote attacker to update the privileges of any account registered in the application via a malicious link sent to an administrator. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to CSRF.

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	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2023-04-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: imaworldhealth

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-05 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imaworldhealth bhima DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.27.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.27.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.27.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bhima sudo apt install bhima=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.27.0> sudo apt-mark hold bhima

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

dnf --showduplicates list bhima sudo dnf downgrade bhima-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.27.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bhima

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-2023-0959?

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

Is CVE-2023-0959 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0959 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-2023-0959 affect?

CVE-2023-0959 affects bhima. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Bhima version 1.27.0 allows a remote attacker to update the privileges of any account registered in the application via a malicious link sent to an administrator. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to CSRF.

How urgent is CVE-2023-0959?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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