How severe is CVE-2023-0834?

CVE-2023-0834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0834 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0834?

CVE-2023-0834 affects Hypr Workforce Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0834?

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-2023-0834 published?

CVE-2023-0834 was published on 2023-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0834

CVE-2023-0834 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hypr Workforce Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Hypr Workforce Access
Published: 2023-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in HYPR Workforce Access on MacOS allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Workforce Access: from 6.12 before 8.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0834?: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in HYPR Workforce Access on MacOS allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Workforce Access: from 6.12 before 8.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-0834?: CVE-2023-0834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0834 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0834?: CVE-2023-0834 affects Hypr Workforce Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0834?: 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-2023-0834 published?: CVE-2023-0834 was published on 2023-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.hypr.com/security-advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hypr:workforce_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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