How severe is CVE-2023-2072?

CVE-2023-2072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2072?

CVE-2023-2072 affects Rockwellautomation Powermonitor 1000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2072?

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-2023-2072 published?

CVE-2023-2072 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2072

CVE-2023-2072 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Powermonitor 1000 Firmware 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Powermonitor 1000 Firmware
Published: 2023-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor 1000 contains stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities within the web page of the product. The vulnerable pages do not require privileges to access and can be injected with code by an attacker which could be used to leverage an attack on an authenticated user resulting in remote code execution and potentially the complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2072?: The Rockwell Automation PowerMonitor 1000 contains stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities within the web page of the product. The vulnerable pages do not require privileges to access and can be injected with code by an attacker which could be used to leverage an attack on an authenticated user resulting in remote code execution and potentially the complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product.
How severe is CVE-2023-2072?: CVE-2023-2072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2072?: CVE-2023-2072 affects Rockwellautomation Powermonitor 1000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2072?: 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-2023-2072 published?: CVE-2023-2072 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1139761

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:powermonitor_1000_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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