PatchTheCVECVE-2023-33243: RedTeam Pentesting discovered that the web interface of STARFACE as well as its REST API allows authentication
CVE-2023-33243 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting starface. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
RedTeam Pentesting discovered that the web interface of STARFACE as well as its REST API allows authentication using the SHA512 hash of the password instead of the cleartext password. While storing password hashes instead of cleartext passwords in an application's database generally has become best practice to protect users' passwords in case of a database compromise, this is rendered ineffective when allowing to authenticate using the password h
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.4% (top 9%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-916 |
| Published | 2023-06-15 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2023-33243?
starface: upgrade to newer than 7.3.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-33243 being exploited?
CVE-2023-33243 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-2023-33243 affect?
CVE-2023-33243 affects starface. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). RedTeam Pentesting discovered that the web interface of STARFACE as well as its REST API allows authentication using the SHA512 hash of the password instead of the cleartext password. While storing password hashes instead of cleartext passw
How urgent is CVE-2023-33243?
Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action