How severe is CVE-2023-0985?

CVE-2023-0985 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-2023-0985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0985?

CVE-2023-0985 primarily affects Mbconnectline Mbconnect24. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0985?

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-2023-0985 published?

CVE-2023-0985 was published on 2023-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0985

CVE-2023-0985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mbconnectline Mbconnect24 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Mbconnectline Mbconnect24
Published: 2023-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Authorization Bypass vulnerability was found in MB Connect Lines mbCONNECT24, mymbCONNECT24 and Helmholz' myREX24 and myREX24.virtual version <= 2.13.3. An authenticated remote user with low privileges can change the password of any user in the same account. This allows to take over the admin user and therefore fully compromise the account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0985?: An Authorization Bypass vulnerability was found in MB Connect Lines mbCONNECT24, mymbCONNECT24 and Helmholz' myREX24 and myREX24.virtual version <= 2.13.3. An authenticated remote user with low privileges can change the password of any user in the same account. This allows to take over the admin user and therefore fully compromise the account.
How severe is CVE-2023-0985?: CVE-2023-0985 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-2023-0985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0985?: CVE-2023-0985 primarily affects Mbconnectline Mbconnect24. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0985?: 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-2023-0985 published?: CVE-2023-0985 was published on 2023-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-002/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mbconnectline:mbconnect24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mbconnectline:mymbconnect24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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