CVE-2023-39998: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Muffingroup Betheme.This issue affects Betheme: from n/a through 27.1.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-39998?

betheme: upgrade to 27.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-39998 being exploited?

CVE-2023-39998 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-2023-39998 affect?

CVE-2023-39998 affects betheme. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Muffingroup Betheme.This issue affects Betheme: from n/a through 27.1.1.

Routine

HIGH 8.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-39998 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting betheme. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Muffingroup Betheme.This issue affects Betheme: from n/a through 27.1.1.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: muffingroup

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-19 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

muffingroup betheme UPGRADE

Affected: < 27.1.2

Fixed in: 27.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 27.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade betheme

Note

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

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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-2023-39998?

betheme: upgrade to 27.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-39998 being exploited?

CVE-2023-39998 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-2023-39998 affect?

CVE-2023-39998 affects betheme. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Muffingroup Betheme.This issue affects Betheme: from n/a through 27.1.1.

How urgent is CVE-2023-39998?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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