CVE-2023-49856: Missing Authorization vulnerability in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms smart-forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Config

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49856?

smart forms: upgrade to 2.6.85. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49856 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49856 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-2023-49856 affect?

CVE-2023-49856 affects smart forms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Missing Authorization vulnerability in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms smart-forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Smart Forms: from n/a through <= 2.6.84.

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-49856 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting smart forms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms smart-forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Smart Forms: from n/a through <= 2.6.84.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: rednao

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

rednao smart forms UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.6.85

Fixed in: 2.6.85

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smart-forms || rpm -q smart-forms || smart-forms --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.6.85 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smart-forms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smart-forms

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-2023-49856?

smart forms: upgrade to 2.6.85. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49856 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49856 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-2023-49856 affect?

CVE-2023-49856 affects smart forms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Missing Authorization vulnerability in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms smart-forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Smart Forms: from n/a through <= 2.6.84.

How urgent is CVE-2023-49856?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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