CVE-2023-51479: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Abdul Hakeem Build App Online allows Privilege Escalation.This

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-51479?

build app online: upgrade to 1.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-51479 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51479 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-2023-51479 affect?

CVE-2023-51479 affects build app online. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Abdul Hakeem Build App Online allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Build App Online: from n/a through 1.0.19.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-51479 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting build app online. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Abdul Hakeem Build App Online allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Build App Online: from n/a through 1.0.19.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
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-269, CWE-862
Published	2024-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: buildapp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-17 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

buildapp build app online UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.20

Fixed in: 1.0.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy build-app-online || rpm -q build-app-online || build-app-online --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade build-app-online

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade build-app-online

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-2023-51479?

build app online: upgrade to 1.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-51479 being exploited?

CVE-2023-51479 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-2023-51479 affect?

CVE-2023-51479 affects build app online. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Abdul Hakeem Build App Online allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Build App Online: from n/a through 1.0.19.

How urgent is CVE-2023-51479?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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