CVE-2023-23976: Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Metagauss RegistrationMagic allows Accessing Functionality Not

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-23976?

registrationmagic: upgrade to 5.1.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-23976 being exploited?

CVE-2023-23976 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-2023-23976 affect?

CVE-2023-23976 affects registrationmagic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Metagauss RegistrationMagic allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects RegistrationMagic: from n/a through 5.1.9.2.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-23976?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-23976 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting registrationmagic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Metagauss RegistrationMagic allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects RegistrationMagic: from n/a through 5.1.9.2.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2024-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: metagauss

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-24 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

metagauss registrationmagic UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.1.9.3

Fixed in: 5.1.9.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.1.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade registrationmagic

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-2023-23976?

registrationmagic: upgrade to 5.1.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-23976 being exploited?

CVE-2023-23976 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-2023-23976 affect?

CVE-2023-23976 affects registrationmagic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Metagauss RegistrationMagic allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects RegistrationMagic: from n/a through 5.1.9.2.

How urgent is CVE-2023-23976?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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