How severe is CVE-2023-23408?

CVE-2023-23408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23408?

CVE-2023-23408 affects Microsoft Azure Hdinsight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23408?

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

When was CVE-2023-23408 published?

CVE-2023-23408 was published on 2023-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23408

CVE-2023-23408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Hdinsight with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Hdinsight
Published: 2023-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure Apache Ambari Spoofing Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23408?: Azure Apache Ambari Spoofing Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-23408?: CVE-2023-23408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23408?: CVE-2023-23408 affects Microsoft Azure Hdinsight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23408?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-23408 published?: CVE-2023-23408 was published on 2023-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_hdinsight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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