How severe is CVE-2023-22891?

CVE-2023-22891 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22891 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-2023-22891?

CVE-2023-22891 affects Smartbear Zephyr Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22891?

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-2023-22891 published?

CVE-2023-22891 was published on 2023-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22891

CVE-2023-22891 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smartbear Zephyr Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Smartbear Zephyr Enterprise
Published: 2023-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There exists a privilege escalation vulnerability in SmartBear Zephyr Enterprise through 7.15.0 that could be exploited by authorized users to reset passwords for other accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22891?: There exists a privilege escalation vulnerability in SmartBear Zephyr Enterprise through 7.15.0 that could be exploited by authorized users to reset passwords for other accounts.
How severe is CVE-2023-22891?: CVE-2023-22891 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22891 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-2023-22891?: CVE-2023-22891 affects Smartbear Zephyr Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22891?: 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-2023-22891 published?: CVE-2023-22891 was published on 2023-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://smartbear.com/security/cve/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smartbear:zephyr_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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