How severe is CVE-2023-23130?

CVE-2023-23130 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23130 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23130?

CVE-2023-23130 affects Connectwise Automate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23130?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-23130 published?

CVE-2023-23130 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23130

CVE-2023-23130 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Connectwise Automate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Connectwise Automate
Published: 2023-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Connectwise Automate 2022.11 is vulnerable to Cleartext authentication. Authentication is being done via HTTP (cleartext) with SSL disabled. OTE: the vendor's position is that, by design, this is controlled by a configuration option in which a customer can choose to use HTTP (rather than HTTPS) during troubleshooting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23130?: Connectwise Automate 2022.11 is vulnerable to Cleartext authentication. Authentication is being done via HTTP (cleartext) with SSL disabled. OTE: the vendor's position is that, by design, this is controlled by a configuration option in which a customer can choose to use HTTP (rather than HTTPS) during troubleshooting.
How severe is CVE-2023-23130?: CVE-2023-23130 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23130 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23130?: CVE-2023-23130 affects Connectwise Automate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23130?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-23130 published?: CVE-2023-23130 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/l00neyhacker/CVE-2023-23130

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:connectwise:automate:2022.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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