7.5
CWE
400
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-51293

First published: Wed Feb 19 2025(Updated: )

A lack of rate limiting in the 'Forgot Password', 'Email Settings' feature of PHPJabbers Event Booking Calendar v4.0 allows attackers to send an excessive amount of email for a legitimate user, leading to a possible Denial of Service (DoS) via a large amount of generated e-mail messages.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHPJabbers Event Booking Calendar

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-51293?

    CVE-2023-51293 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for Denial of Service caused by excessive email sending.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-51293?

    To fix CVE-2023-51293, implement rate limiting for the 'Forgot Password' and 'Email Settings' features in PHPJabbers Event Booking Calendar.

  • Can CVE-2023-51293 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-51293 can be exploited remotely as it affects user-initiated features without requiring local access.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-51293?

    Exploiting CVE-2023-51293 can lead to a Denial of Service for legitimate users through the generation of a large volume of emails.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-51293?

    As of now, a specific patch for CVE-2023-51293 has not been publicly announced, so users should manually implement rate limiting measures.

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