CVE-2023-7038: A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-7038?

automad: upgrade to newer than 1.10.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-7038 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7038 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-2023-7038 affect?

CVE-2023-7038 affects automad. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /dashboard?controller=UserCollection::createUser of the component User Creation Handler. The manipul

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-7038?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-7038 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting automad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /dashboard?controller=UserCollection::createUser of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248687. NOTE

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2023-12-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: automad

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-21 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

automad automad UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.10.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.10.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy automad || rpm -q automad || automad --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.10.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade automad

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade automad

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-2023-7038?

automad: upgrade to newer than 1.10.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7038 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7038 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-2023-7038 affect?

CVE-2023-7038 affects automad. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /dashboard?controller=UserCollection::createUser of the component User Creation Handler. The manipul

How urgent is CVE-2023-7038?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2023-7037 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9
CVE-2023-7036 MEDIUM 4.7 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9
CVE-2023-7035 LOW 2.4 UPGRADE A vulnerability was found in automad up to 1.10.9 and classified as problematic

References

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