CVE-2023-49837: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in David Artiss Code Embed.This issue affects Code Embed: from

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49837?

code embed: upgrade to newer than 2.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49837 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49837 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-2023-49837 affect?

CVE-2023-49837 affects code embed. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in David Artiss Code Embed.This issue affects Code Embed: from n/a through 2.3.6.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-49837?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-49837 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting code embed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in David Artiss Code Embed.This issue affects Code Embed: from n/a through 2.3.6.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2024-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: davidartiss

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-21 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

davidartiss code embed UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.6

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy code-embed || rpm -q code-embed || code-embed --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade code-embed

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade code-embed

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-2023-49837?

code embed: upgrade to newer than 2.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49837 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49837 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-2023-49837 affect?

CVE-2023-49837 affects code embed. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in David Artiss Code Embed.This issue affects Code Embed: from n/a through 2.3.6.

How urgent is CVE-2023-49837?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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