CVE-2023-0744 Improper Access Control in answerdev/answer

Critical 9.8 Published 8 Feb 2023 Updated 25 Mar 2025

Attackers can bypass access controls in the Answer Q&A platform, potentially accessing unauthorized features or data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2023-0744?

CVE-2023-0744 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in answerdev/answer, published on 8 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Access Control in GitHub repository answerdev/answer prior to 1.0.4.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0744?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/answerdev/answer. It affects 1 product.

Package	Affected	Fixed in
`github.com/answerdev/answer` Go	All versions	`1.0.4`
`github.com/answerdev/answer` Go	All versions	`1.0.4`
`github.com/answerdev/answer` Go	All versions	`1.0.4`

Products include Answer Answer.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0744?

Upgrade github.com/answerdev/answer to 1.0.4 or later.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-0744 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0744 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4cwh-8w4g-jxxh, GO-2023-1550.