PatchTheCVECVE-2023-25171: Kiwi TCMS, an open source test management system, does not impose rate limits in versions prior to 12.0
CVE-2023-25171 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 denial-of-service attacks against the Password reset page. An attacker could potentially send a large number of emails if they know the email addresses of users in Kiwi TCMS. Additionally that may strain SMTP resources. Users should upgrade to v12.0 or later to receive a patch. As potential workarounds, users ma
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 |
| Published | 2023-02-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-25171?
kiwi tcms: upgrade to 12.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-25171 being exploited?
CVE-2023-25171 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-2023-25171 affect?
CVE-2023-25171 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 denial-of-service attacks against the Password reset page. An attacker could potentially send a large n
How urgent is CVE-2023-25171?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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