CVE-2023-1462: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Vadi Corporate Information Systems DigiKent

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-1462?

digikent: upgrade to 23.03.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-1462 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1462 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-2023-1462 affect?

CVE-2023-1462 affects digikent. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Vadi Corporate Information Systems DigiKent allows Authentication Bypass, Authentication Abuse. This issue affects DigiKent: before 23.03.20.

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-1462 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting digikent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Vadi Corporate Information Systems DigiKent allows Authentication Bypass, Authentication Abuse. This issue affects DigiKent: before 23.03.20.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2023-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey · Vendor: vadi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-21 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vadi digikent UPGRADE

Affected: < 23.03.20

Fixed in: 23.03.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 23.03.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade digikent

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-1462?

digikent: upgrade to 23.03.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1462 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1462 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-2023-1462 affect?

CVE-2023-1462 affects digikent. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Vadi Corporate Information Systems DigiKent allows Authentication Bypass, Authentication Abuse. This issue affects DigiKent: before 23.03.20.

How urgent is CVE-2023-1462?

Priority 44/100. High severity

References

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