How severe is CVE-2023-23949?

CVE-2023-23949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23949?

CVE-2023-23949 primarily affects Broadcom Symantec Identity Governance And Administration. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23949?

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

When was CVE-2023-23949 published?

CVE-2023-23949 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23949

CVE-2023-23949 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Symantec Identity Governance And Administration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Broadcom Symantec Identity Governance And Administration
Published: 2023-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated user can supply malicious HTML and JavaScript code that will be executed in the client browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23949?: An authenticated user can supply malicious HTML and JavaScript code that will be executed in the client browser.
How severe is CVE-2023-23949?: CVE-2023-23949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23949?: CVE-2023-23949 primarily affects Broadcom Symantec Identity Governance And Administration. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-23949 published?: CVE-2023-23949 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/21174

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_identity_governance_and_administration:14.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_identity_governance_and_administration:14.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_identity_governance_and_administration:14.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_identity_manager:14.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_identity_manager:14.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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