CVE-2023-1699
CVE-2023-1699 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-425.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-425
- Affected product: Rapid7 Nexpose
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.186 and below suffer from a forced browsing vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate URLs to forcefully browse to and access administrative pages. This vulnerability is fixed in version 6.6.187.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-1699?
- Rapid7 Nexpose versions 6.6.186 and below suffer from a forced browsing vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate URLs to forcefully browse to and access administrative pages. This vulnerability is fixed in version 6.6.187.
- How severe is CVE-2023-1699?
- CVE-2023-1699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-1699 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-1699?
- CVE-2023-1699 affects Rapid7 Nexpose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-1699?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-1699 published?
- CVE-2023-1699 was published on 2023-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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