How severe is CVE-2023-24470?

CVE-2023-24470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.

Is CVE-2023-24470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24470?

CVE-2023-24470 affects Microfocus Arcsight Logger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24470?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-24470 published?

CVE-2023-24470 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24470

CVE-2023-24470 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Arcsight Logger with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Microfocus Arcsight Logger
Published: 2023-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential XML External Entity Injection in ArcSight Logger versions prior to 7.3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24470?: Potential XML External Entity Injection in ArcSight Logger versions prior to 7.3.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-24470?: CVE-2023-24470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical 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 high.
Is CVE-2023-24470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24470?: CVE-2023-24470 affects Microfocus Arcsight Logger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-24470 published?: CVE-2023-24470 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:arcsight_logger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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