Cyber Resilience

CVE-2023-4695

Pkp Pkb-Lib ≤ 3.3.0-16

Public PoC
Published
01 September 2023
Modified
21 November 2024
Patch / advisory
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CVSS Score v3.1 8.1
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Raw vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score 0.0060 46th percentile
Risk Priority 60 floored blend · peak EPSS

Summary

CVE-2023-4695 is a high-severity Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random Number Generator (CWE-1241) vulnerability in Pkp Pkb-Lib. Its CVSS base score is 8.1 (High).

Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Brute Force (T1110); ranked at the 46th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.

OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)

A04:2025 Cryptographic Failures

EU & UK References

Vulnerability Data

Use of Predictable Algorithm in Random Number Generator in GitHub repository pkp/pkp-lib prior to 3.3.0-16.

CWE(s)
CWE-1241

Related Threats

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Techniques

T1110 Brute Force Credential Access
Adversaries may use brute force techniques to gain access to accounts when passwords are unknown or when password hashes are obtained.
attack.mitre.org →
T1558 Steal or Forge Kerberos Tickets Credential Access
Adversaries may attempt to subvert Kerberos authentication by stealing or forging Kerberos tickets to enable [Pass the Ticket](https://attack.
attack.mitre.org →
T1606 Forge Web Credentials Credential Access
Adversaries may forge credential materials that can be used to gain access to web applications or Internet services.
attack.mitre.org →
T1649 Steal or Forge Authentication Certificates Credential Access
Adversaries may steal or forge certificates used for authentication to access remote systems or resources.
attack.mitre.org →
Derived from this CVE’s CWE(s) via the direct CWE→ATT&CK cross-walk.

CVEs Like This One

CVE-2025-13079Shared CWE-1241
CVE-2025-32056Shared CWE-1241
CVE-2026-6420Shared CWE-1241
CVE-2023-5889Same vendor: Pkp
CVE-2023-5898Same vendor: Pkp
CVE-2023-5899Same vendor: Pkp
CVE-2026-57869Shared CWE-1241
CVE-2026-26018Shared CWE-1241

Affected Assets

pkp
pkb-lib
≤ 3.3.0-16

Mitigating Controls

Control response

Prevent
Stop it (NIST 800-53)

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Detect
Catch it (NIST detect / respond)

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Harden
Shrink the surface (DISA STIG)
  • 5 hardening rules · 2 OS baselines
Validate
Prove the fix (OWASP ASVS)
  • V6.5.3
  • V7.2.3
  • V11.5.1
  • V11.5.2

Mitigating Controls (NIST CSF 2.0) AI

Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→CSF cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.

PR.PS-06 mostly match
prevents

Secure SDLC practices directly require cryptographically strong RNGs, preventing predictable algorithms at design time.

Mitigating Controls (ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A) AI

Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→ISO cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.

A.8.29 Security testing in development and acceptance mostly match
finds

Security testing can detect predictable RNG behavior before deployment.

A.8.24 Use of cryptography partial match
prevents

Mandates use of approved cryptographic algorithms and RNGs, directly preventing predictable PRNGs.

A.8.25 Secure development life cycle partial match
prevents

Secure SDLC requires vetted RNG components, reducing likelihood of predictable algorithms.

A.8.27 Secure system architecture and engineering principles partial match
prevents

Secure engineering principles include selection of cryptographically strong random number generators.

A.8.28 Secure coding partial match
prevents

Secure coding standards prohibit use of weak or predictable RNG functions.

Hardening callouts derived

Configuration rules from DISA STIG baselines that bear on weaknesses of the type cited by this CVE. Each rule is shown with the relationship its mapping actually records, against the CWE it was authored against. Derived via CVE→CWE over `controls_xwalks` (authoritative rows only; rows rated `none` are excluded).

Oracle Linux 8 (2 rules)
  • V-248600 OL 8 must have the packages required to use the hardware random number generator entropy gatherer service. prevents CWE-1241
  • V-248563 The OL 8 SSH server must be configured to use strong entropy. prevents CWE-1241
RHEL 8 (2 rules)
  • V-230253 RHEL 8 must ensure the SSH server uses strong entropy. prevents CWE-1241
  • V-244527 RHEL 8 must have the packages required to use the hardware random number generator entropy gatherer service. prevents CWE-1241

References