How severe is CVE-2023-0225?

CVE-2023-0225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0225 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0225?

CVE-2023-0225 primarily affects Samba. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0225?

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

When was CVE-2023-0225 published?

CVE-2023-0225 was published on 2023-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0225

CVE-2023-0225 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Samba
Published: 2023-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in Samba. An incomplete access check on dnsHostName allows authenticated but otherwise unprivileged users to delete this attribute from any object in the directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0225?: A flaw was found in Samba. An incomplete access check on dnsHostName allows authenticated but otherwise unprivileged users to delete this attribute from any object in the directory.
How severe is CVE-2023-0225?: CVE-2023-0225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0225 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0225?: CVE-2023-0225 primarily affects Samba. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0225?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0225 published?: CVE-2023-0225 was published on 2023-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.18.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.18.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.18.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.18.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:4.18.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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