How severe is CVE-2023-22620?

CVE-2023-22620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22620 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22620?

CVE-2023-22620 affects Securepoint Unified Threat Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22620?

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-2023-22620 published?

CVE-2023-22620 was published on 2023-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22620

CVE-2023-22620 is a high-severity vulnerability in Securepoint Unified Threat Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Securepoint Unified Threat Management
Published: 2023-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in SecurePoint UTM before 12.2.5.1. The firewall's endpoint at /spcgi.cgi allows sessionid information disclosure via an invalid authentication attempt. This can afterwards be used to bypass the device's authentication and get access to the administrative interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22620?: An issue was discovered in SecurePoint UTM before 12.2.5.1. The firewall's endpoint at /spcgi.cgi allows sessionid information disclosure via an invalid authentication attempt. This can afterwards be used to bypass the device's authentication and get access to the administrative interface.
How severe is CVE-2023-22620?: CVE-2023-22620 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22620 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22620?: CVE-2023-22620 affects Securepoint Unified Threat Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22620?: 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-2023-22620 published?: CVE-2023-22620 was published on 2023-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:securepoint:unified_threat_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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