How severe is CVE-2023-23059?

CVE-2023-23059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-23059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23059?

CVE-2023-23059 affects Geovision Gv-edge Recording Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23059?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-23059 published?

CVE-2023-23059 was published on 2023-05-04 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-23059

CVE-2023-23059 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Geovision Gv-edge Recording Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Geovision Gv-edge Recording Manager
Published: 2023-05-04
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An issue was discovered in GeoVision GV-Edge Recording Manager 2.2.3.0 for windows, which contains improper permissions within the default installation and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain escalated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23059?: An issue was discovered in GeoVision GV-Edge Recording Manager 2.2.3.0 for windows, which contains improper permissions within the default installation and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain escalated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-23059?: CVE-2023-23059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-23059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23059?: CVE-2023-23059 affects Geovision Gv-edge Recording Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23059?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-23059 published?: CVE-2023-23059 was published on 2023-05-04 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:geovision:gv-edge_recording_manager:2.2.3.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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