How severe is CVE-2023-0213?

CVE-2023-0213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0213?

CVE-2023-0213 affects M-files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0213?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0213 published?

CVE-2023-0213 was published on 2023-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0213

CVE-2023-0213 is a high-severity vulnerability in M-files with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: M-files
Published: 2023-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Elevation of privilege issue in M-Files Installer versions before 22.6 on Windows allows user to gain SYSTEM privileges via DLL hijacking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0213?: Elevation of privilege issue in M-Files Installer versions before 22.6 on Windows allows user to gain SYSTEM privileges via DLL hijacking.
How severe is CVE-2023-0213?: CVE-2023-0213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0213?: CVE-2023-0213 affects M-files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0213 published?: CVE-2023-0213 was published on 2023-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:m-files:m-files:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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