How severe is CVE-2023-2080?

CVE-2023-2080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2080?

CVE-2023-2080 primarily affects Forcepoint Email Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2080?

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-2023-2080 published?

CVE-2023-2080 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2080

CVE-2023-2080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forcepoint Email Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Forcepoint Email Security
Published: 2023-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Forcepoint Cloud Security Gateway (CSG) Portal on Web Cloud Security Gateway, Email Security Cloud allows Blind SQL Injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2080?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Forcepoint Cloud Security Gateway (CSG) Portal on Web Cloud Security Gateway, Email Security Cloud allows Blind SQL Injection.
How severe is CVE-2023-2080?: CVE-2023-2080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2080?: CVE-2023-2080 primarily affects Forcepoint Email Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2080?: 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-2023-2080 published?: CVE-2023-2080 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.forcepoint.com/s/article/000041871

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:email_security:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:forcepoint:web_security:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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