How severe is CVE-2023-23299?

CVE-2023-23299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23299?

CVE-2023-23299 affects Garmin Connect-iq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23299?

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-2023-23299 published?

CVE-2023-23299 was published on 2023-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23299

CVE-2023-23299 is a high-severity vulnerability in Garmin Connect-iq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Garmin Connect-iq
Published: 2023-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The permission system implemented and enforced by the GarminOS TVM component in CIQ API version 1.0.0 through 4.1.7 can be bypassed entirely. A malicious application with specially crafted code and data sections could access restricted CIQ modules, call their functions and disclose sensitive data such as user profile information and GPS coordinates, among others.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23299?: The permission system implemented and enforced by the GarminOS TVM component in CIQ API version 1.0.0 through 4.1.7 can be bypassed entirely. A malicious application with specially crafted code and data sections could access restricted CIQ modules, call their functions and disclose sensitive data such as user profile information and GPS coordinates, among others.
How severe is CVE-2023-23299?: CVE-2023-23299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23299?: CVE-2023-23299 affects Garmin Connect-iq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23299?: 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-2023-23299 published?: CVE-2023-23299 was published on 2023-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:garmin:connect-iq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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