CVE-2023-40670: Missing Authorization vulnerability in ReviewX Team ReviewX allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Co

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-40670?

reviewx: upgrade to 1.6.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-40670 being exploited?

CVE-2023-40670 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-2023-40670 affect?

CVE-2023-40670 affects reviewx. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in ReviewX Team ReviewX allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ReviewX: from n/a through 1.6.17.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-40670?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-40670 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting reviewx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ReviewX Team ReviewX allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ReviewX: from n/a through 1.6.17.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpdeveloper

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-13 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpdeveloper reviewx UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.18

Fixed in: 1.6.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade reviewx

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-2023-40670?

reviewx: upgrade to 1.6.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-40670 being exploited?

CVE-2023-40670 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-2023-40670 affect?

CVE-2023-40670 affects reviewx. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in ReviewX Team ReviewX allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ReviewX: from n/a through 1.6.17.

How urgent is CVE-2023-40670?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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