How severe is CVE-2023-2335?

CVE-2023-2335 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2335 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2335?

CVE-2023-2335 affects 42gears Surelock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2335?

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

When was CVE-2023-2335 published?

CVE-2023-2335 was published on 2023-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2335

CVE-2023-2335 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 42gears Surelock with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: 42gears Surelock
Published: 2023-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Plaintext Password in Registry vulnerability in 42gears surelock windows surelockwinsetupv2.40.0.Exe on Windows (Registery modules) allows Retrieve Admin user credentials This issue affects surelock windows: from 2.3.12 through 2.40.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2335?: Plaintext Password in Registry vulnerability in 42gears surelock windows surelockwinsetupv2.40.0.Exe on Windows (Registery modules) allows Retrieve Admin user credentials This issue affects surelock windows: from 2.3.12 through 2.40.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-2335?: CVE-2023-2335 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2335 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2335?: CVE-2023-2335 affects 42gears Surelock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2335?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2335 published?: CVE-2023-2335 was published on 2023-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.42gears.com/security-and-compliance/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:42gears:surelock:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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