How severe is CVE-2015-3623?

CVE-2015-3623 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-3623 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3623?

CVE-2015-3623 affects Qlik Qlikview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3623?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-3623 published?

CVE-2015-3623 was published on 2015-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3623

CVE-2015-3623 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qlik Qlikview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qlik Qlikview
Published: 2015-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in QlikTech Qlikview before 11.20 SR12 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks and read arbitrary files via crafted XML data in a request to AccessPoint.aspx.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3623?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in QlikTech Qlikview before 11.20 SR12 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks and read arbitrary files via crafted XML data in a request to AccessPoint.aspx.
How severe is CVE-2015-3623?: CVE-2015-3623 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3623 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3623?: CVE-2015-3623 affects Qlik Qlikview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3623?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3623 published?: CVE-2015-3623 was published on 2015-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qlik:qlikview:*:sr11:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Qlik Qlikview

CVE-2021-41989 — High (CVSS 7.8): Qlik QlikView through 12.60.20100.0 creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions.
CVE-2022-42248 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): QlikView 12.60.2 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the QvsViewClient…

All CVEs affecting Qlik Qlikview →