How severe is CVE-2023-1518?

CVE-2023-1518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1518?

CVE-2023-1518 affects Cpplusworld Kvms Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1518?

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-2023-1518 published?

CVE-2023-1518 was published on 2023-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1518

CVE-2023-1518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cpplusworld Kvms Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Cpplusworld Kvms Pro
Published: 2023-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CP Plus KVMS Pro versions 2.01.0.T.190521 and prior are vulnerable to sensitive credentials being leaked because they are insufficiently protected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1518?: CP Plus KVMS Pro versions 2.01.0.T.190521 and prior are vulnerable to sensitive credentials being leaked because they are insufficiently protected.
How severe is CVE-2023-1518?: CVE-2023-1518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1518?: CVE-2023-1518 affects Cpplusworld Kvms Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1518?: 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-2023-1518 published?: CVE-2023-1518 was published on 2023-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-082-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cpplusworld:kvms_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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