How severe is CVE-2023-1516?

CVE-2023-1516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-1516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1516?

CVE-2023-1516 affects Robodk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1516?

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-2023-1516 published?

CVE-2023-1516 was published on 2023-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1516

CVE-2023-1516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Robodk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Robodk
Published: 2023-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RoboDK versions 5.5.3 and prior contain an insecure permission assignment to critical directories vulnerability, which could allow a local user to escalate privileges and write files to the RoboDK process and achieve code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1516?: RoboDK versions 5.5.3 and prior contain an insecure permission assignment to critical directories vulnerability, which could allow a local user to escalate privileges and write files to the RoboDK process and achieve code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-1516?: CVE-2023-1516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-1516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1516?: CVE-2023-1516 affects Robodk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1516?: 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-2023-1516 published?: CVE-2023-1516 was published on 2023-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:robodk:robodk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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