How severe is CVE-2023-0265?

CVE-2023-0265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0265?

CVE-2023-0265 affects Uvdesk Community-skeleton. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0265?

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-2023-0265 published?

CVE-2023-0265 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0265

CVE-2023-0265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Uvdesk Community-skeleton 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Uvdesk Community-skeleton
Published: 2023-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uvdesk version 1.1.1 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute commands on the server. This is possible because the application does not properly validate profile pictures uploaded by customers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0265?: Uvdesk version 1.1.1 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute commands on the server. This is possible because the application does not properly validate profile pictures uploaded by customers.
How severe is CVE-2023-0265?: CVE-2023-0265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0265?: CVE-2023-0265 affects Uvdesk Community-skeleton. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0265?: 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-2023-0265 published?: CVE-2023-0265 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:uvdesk:community-skeleton:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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