CVE-2023-38053: A BOLA vulnerability in GET, PUT, DELETE /settings/{settingName} allows a low privileged user to fetch, modify

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-38053?

easyappointments: upgrade to 1.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-38053 being exploited?

CVE-2023-38053 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-2023-38053 affect?

CVE-2023-38053 affects easyappointments. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). A BOLA vulnerability in GET, PUT, DELETE /settings/{settingName} allows a low privileged user to fetch, modify or delete the settings of any user (including admin). This results in unauthorized access and unauthorized data manipulation.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-38053?

Priority 43/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.9UPGRADE

CVE-2023-38053 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting easyappointments. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A BOLA vulnerability in GET, PUT, DELETE /settings/{settingName} allows a low privileged user to fetch, modify or delete the settings of any user (including admin). This results in unauthorized access and unauthorized data manipulation.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.9 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2024-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · Vendor: easyappointments

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-09 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easyappointments easyappointments UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.0

Fixed in: 1.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easyappointments

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-2023-38053?

easyappointments: upgrade to 1.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-38053 being exploited?

CVE-2023-38053 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-2023-38053 affect?

CVE-2023-38053 affects easyappointments. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). A BOLA vulnerability in GET, PUT, DELETE /settings/{settingName} allows a low privileged user to fetch, modify or delete the settings of any user (including admin). This results in unauthorized access and unauthorized data manipulation.

How urgent is CVE-2023-38053?

Priority 43/100. Critical severity

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