CVE-2023-25156: Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-25156?

kiwi tcms: upgrade to 12.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-25156 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25156 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-2023-25156 affect?

CVE-2023-25156 affects kiwi tcms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0. This makes it easier to attempt brute-force attacks against the login page. Users should upgrade to v12.0 or later to receive a patch.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-25156?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-25156 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting kiwi tcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0. This makes it easier to attempt brute-force attacks against the login page. Users should upgrade to v12.0 or later to receive a patch. As a workaround, users may install and configure a rate-limiting proxy in front of Kiwi TCMS.

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	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770, CWE-307
Published	2023-02-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: kiwitcms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-15 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kiwitcms kiwi tcms UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.0

Fixed in: 12.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kiwi-tcms || rpm -q kiwi-tcms || kiwi-tcms --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kiwi-tcms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kiwi-tcms

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-2023-25156?

kiwi tcms: upgrade to 12.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-25156 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25156 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-2023-25156 affect?

CVE-2023-25156 affects kiwi tcms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0. This makes it easier to attempt brute-force attacks against the login page. Users should upgrade to v12.0 or later to receive a patch.

How urgent is CVE-2023-25156?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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