CVE-2023-38068
MediumCVSS 6.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk37th percentile - higher than 37% of all known CVEs
Summary
In JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2023.1.16597, there was an issue with improper captcha validation in Helpdesk forms.
Risk Assessment
Improper captcha validation may lead to abuse, such as form spamming, which threatens the integrity of the system and user data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to version 2023.1.16597 or later to ensure proper captcha validation.
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Original NVD description (English source)
In JetBrains YouTrack before 2023.1.16597 captcha was not properly validated for Helpdesk forms
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS