How severe is CVE-2023-23579?

CVE-2023-23579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-23579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23579?

CVE-2023-23579 affects Datakit Crosscadware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23579?

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-2023-23579 published?

CVE-2023-23579 was published on 2023-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23579

CVE-2023-23579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Datakit Crosscadware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Datakit Crosscadware
Published: 2023-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Datakit CrossCadWare_x64.dll contains an out-of-bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing a specially crafted SLDPRT file. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23579?: Datakit CrossCadWare_x64.dll contains an out-of-bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing a specially crafted SLDPRT file. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2023-23579?: CVE-2023-23579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-23579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23579?: CVE-2023-23579 affects Datakit Crosscadware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23579?: 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-2023-23579 published?: CVE-2023-23579 was published on 2023-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-103-14

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:datakit:crosscadware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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