CVE-2023-39069: An issue in StrangeBee TheHive v.5.0.8, v.4.1.21 and Cortex v.3.1.6 allows a remote attacker to gain privilege

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CVE-2023-39069 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cortex, thehive. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in StrangeBee TheHive v.5.0.8, v.4.1.21 and Cortex v.3.1.6 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via Active Directory authentication mechanism.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
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-287
Published	2023-09-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: strangebee

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-11 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

strangebee cortex UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.1.6

Fixed in: newer than 3.1.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cortex

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

strangebee thehive UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.5.2 · >= 4.0.0 and <= 4.1.21 · >= 5.0.0 and <= 5.0.8

Fixed in: 3.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade thehive

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison thehive sudo apt install thehive=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold thehive

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list thehive sudo dnf downgrade thehive-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add thehive

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-39069?

cortex: upgrade to newer than 3.1.6; thehive: upgrade to 3.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-39069 being exploited?

CVE-2023-39069 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-2023-39069 affect?

CVE-2023-39069 affects cortex, thehive. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in StrangeBee TheHive v.5.0.8, v.4.1.21 and Cortex v.3.1.6 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via Active Directory authentication mechanism.

How urgent is CVE-2023-39069?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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