How severe is CVE-2023-1705?

CVE-2023-1705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1705?

CVE-2023-1705 affects Forcepoint One Smartedge Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1705?

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.

Does CVE-2023-1705 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-1705 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-23929.

When was CVE-2023-1705 published?

CVE-2023-1705 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1705

CVE-2023-1705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forcepoint One Smartedge Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-23929
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Forcepoint One Smartedge Agent
Published: 2024-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Forcepoint F|One SmartEdge Agent on Windows (bgAutoinstaller service modules) allows Privilege Escalation, Functionality Bypass.This issue affects F|One SmartEdge Agent: before 1.7.0.230330-554.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1705?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Forcepoint F|One SmartEdge Agent on Windows (bgAutoinstaller service modules) allows Privilege Escalation, Functionality Bypass.This issue affects F|One SmartEdge Agent: before 1.7.0.230330-554.
How severe is CVE-2023-1705?: CVE-2023-1705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1705?: CVE-2023-1705 affects Forcepoint One Smartedge Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1705?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-1705 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-1705 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-23929.
When was CVE-2023-1705 published?: CVE-2023-1705 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.forcepoint.com/s/article/000042333

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:one_smartedge_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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