CVE-2023-49835: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Metaphor Creations Post Duplicator allows Exploiting Incorrectly Config

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49835?

post duplicator: upgrade to 2.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49835 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49835 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-2023-49835 affect?

CVE-2023-49835 affects post duplicator. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Metaphor Creations Post Duplicator allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Post Duplicator: from n/a through 2.31.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-49835?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-49835 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting post duplicator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Metaphor Creations Post Duplicator allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Post Duplicator: from n/a through 2.31.

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	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: metaphorcreations

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-09 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

metaphorcreations post duplicator UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.32

Fixed in: 2.32

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy post-duplicator || rpm -q post-duplicator || post-duplicator --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.32 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade post-duplicator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade post-duplicator

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-2023-49835?

post duplicator: upgrade to 2.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49835 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49835 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-2023-49835 affect?

CVE-2023-49835 affects post duplicator. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Metaphor Creations Post Duplicator allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Post Duplicator: from n/a through 2.31.

How urgent is CVE-2023-49835?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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