CVE-2023-5626: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-5626?

open journal system: upgrade to 3.3.0-16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-5626 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5626 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-2023-5626 affect?

CVE-2023-5626 affects open journal system. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-5626?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-5626 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting open journal system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2023-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: sfu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-18 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sfu open journal system UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.0-16

Fixed in: 3.3.0-16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-journal-system || rpm -q open-journal-system || open-journal-system --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.0-16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade open-journal-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade open-journal-system

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-2023-5626?

open journal system: upgrade to 3.3.0-16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-5626 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5626 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-2023-5626 affect?

CVE-2023-5626 affects open journal system. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in GitHub repository pkp/ojs prior to 3.3.0-16.

How urgent is CVE-2023-5626?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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