How severe is CVE-2023-22844?

CVE-2023-22844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-22844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22844?

CVE-2023-22844 affects Milesight Milesightvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22844?

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-2023-22844 published?

CVE-2023-22844 was published on 2023-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22844

CVE-2023-22844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Milesight Milesightvpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-321.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-321
Affected product: Milesight Milesightvpn
Published: 2023-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the requestHandlers.js verifyToken functionality of Milesight VPN v2.0.2. A specially-crafted network request can lead to authentication bypass. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22844?: An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the requestHandlers.js verifyToken functionality of Milesight VPN v2.0.2. A specially-crafted network request can lead to authentication bypass. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-22844?: CVE-2023-22844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-22844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22844?: CVE-2023-22844 affects Milesight Milesightvpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22844?: 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-2023-22844 published?: CVE-2023-22844 was published on 2023-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:milesight:milesightvpn:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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