How severe is CVE-2023-2291?

CVE-2023-2291 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-2023-2291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2291?

CVE-2023-2291 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Access Manager Plus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2291?

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-2023-2291 published?

CVE-2023-2291 was published on 2023-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2291

CVE-2023-2291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Access Manager Plus 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Access Manager Plus
Published: 2023-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Static credentials exist in the PostgreSQL data used in ManageEngine Access Manager Plus (AMP) build 4309, ManageEngine Password Manager Pro, and ManageEngine PAM360. These credentials could allow a malicious actor to modify configuration data that would escalate their permissions from that of a low-privileged user to an Administrative user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2291?: Static credentials exist in the PostgreSQL data used in ManageEngine Access Manager Plus (AMP) build 4309, ManageEngine Password Manager Pro, and ManageEngine PAM360. These credentials could allow a malicious actor to modify configuration data that would escalate their permissions from that of a low-privileged user to an Administrative user.
How severe is CVE-2023-2291?: CVE-2023-2291 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-2023-2291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2291?: CVE-2023-2291 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Access Manager Plus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2291?: 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-2023-2291 published?: CVE-2023-2291 was published on 2023-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-16

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_access_manager_plus:4.3:build4309:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_pam360:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_password_manager_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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