How severe is CVE-2023-22478?

CVE-2023-22478 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-22478?

CVE-2023-22478 affects the following packages: github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi (Go). Ecosystems affected: Go.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22478?

Update github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi to 1.6.4 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2023-22478 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2023-22478 in my Go dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2023-22478 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

Is CVE-2023-22478 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2023-22478 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-22478?

CVE-2023-22478 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 3.7%, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-22478?

CVE-2023-22478 is classified as CWE-862 (CWE-862). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2023-22478?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2023-22478, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2023-22478 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2023-22478 was published on January 14, 2023 and was last updated on October 28, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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HIGH severity

CVE-2023-22478 — kubepi

HIGHFix: KubeOperator/KubePi@0c6774b

CVE-2023-22478 is a high-severity (CVSS 7.3) CWE-862 vulnerability in github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi. A fix is available for github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi — see the affected versions and patch details below.

KubePi is vulnerable to missing authorization

Also known asGHSA-gqx8-hxmv-c4v4GO-2023-1463

Published

Jan 14, 2023

Updated

Oct 28, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 5, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

CISA assesses this as automatable — exploitation doesn’t require manual, per-target effort, which raises the odds of mass scanning and opportunistic attacks.
CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2023-22478.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

3.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs90th percentile — riskier than 90% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐹github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Go packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Summary

Unauthorized access refers to the ability to bypass the system's preset permission settings to access some API interfaces. The attack exploits a flaw in how online applications handle routing permissions.

Affected Version

<= v1.6.3

Patches

The vulnerability has been fixed in v1.6.4.

https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubePi/commit/0c6774bf5d9003ae4d60257a3f207c131ff4a6d6

Workarounds

It is recommended to upgrade the version to v1.6.4.

For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, please open an issue.

References

https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubePi/releases/tag/v1.6.4

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐹Go	`github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi`	all versions	1.6.4`go get github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi@v1.6.4`

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

kubepifit2cloud

< 1.6.4

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update github.com/KubeOperator/kubepi to 1.6.4 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2023-22478 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

How to detect CVE-2023-22478

A community-maintained Nuclei template exists for this CVE. You can scan for it directly:

nuclei -id cve-2023-22478 -u https://target

Template: KubePi <= v1.6.4 LoginLogsSearch - Unauthorized Access
Severity: high
Impact: An attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Remediation: Upgrade KubePi to a version higher than v1.6.4 to mitigate the vulnerability.

Template by ProjectDiscovery nuclei-templates (DhiyaneshDk), MIT licensed. View the full template. Scan only systems you are authorised to test.

Frequently Asked Questions

### Summary Unauthorized access refers to the ability to bypass the system's preset permission settings to access some API interfaces. The attack exploits a flaw in how online applications handle routing permissions. ### Affected Version <= v1.6.3 ### Patches The vulnerability has been fixed in v1.6.4. https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubePi/commit/0c6774bf5d9003ae4d60257a3f207c131ff4a6d6 ### Workarounds It is recommended to upgrade the version to v1.6.4. ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, please open an issue. ### References https://github