How severe is CVE-2023-2257?

CVE-2023-2257 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-2023-2257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2257?

CVE-2023-2257 affects Devolutions Workspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2257?

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-2023-2257 published?

CVE-2023-2257 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2257

CVE-2023-2257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Devolutions Workspace 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Devolutions Workspace
Published: 2023-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authentication Bypass in Hub Business integration in Devolutions Workspace Desktop 2023.1.1.3 and earlier on Windows and macOS allows an attacker with access to the user interface to unlock a Hub Business space without being prompted to enter the password via an unimplemented "Force Login" security feature. This vulnerability occurs only if "Force Login" feature is enabled on the Hub Business instance and that an attacker has access to a locked Workspace desktop application configured with a Hub Business space.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2257?: Authentication Bypass in Hub Business integration in Devolutions Workspace Desktop 2023.1.1.3 and earlier on Windows and macOS allows an attacker with access to the user interface to unlock a Hub Business space without being prompted to enter the password via an unimplemented "Force Login" security feature. This vulnerability occurs only if "Force Login" feature is enabled on the Hub Business instance and that an attacker has access to a locked Workspace desktop application configured with a Hub Business space.
How severe is CVE-2023-2257?: CVE-2023-2257 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-2023-2257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2257?: CVE-2023-2257 affects Devolutions Workspace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2257?: 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-2023-2257 published?: CVE-2023-2257 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2023-0011

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:devolutions:workspace:*:*:*:*:desktop:*:*:*

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