How severe is CVE-2023-24581?

CVE-2023-24581 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-2023-24581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24581?

CVE-2023-24581 affects Siemens Solid Edge Se2023. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24581?

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-2023-24581 published?

CVE-2023-24581 was published on 2023-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24581

CVE-2023-24581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Solid Edge Se2023 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Siemens Solid Edge Se2023
Published: 2023-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2022 (All versions < V222.0MP12), Solid Edge SE2022 (All versions), Solid Edge SE2023 (All versions < V223.0Update2). The affected application contains a use-after-free vulnerability that could be triggered while parsing specially crafted STP files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-19425)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24581?: A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2022 (All versions < V222.0MP12), Solid Edge SE2022 (All versions), Solid Edge SE2023 (All versions < V223.0Update2). The affected application contains a use-after-free vulnerability that could be triggered while parsing specially crafted STP files. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-19425)
How severe is CVE-2023-24581?: CVE-2023-24581 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-2023-24581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24581?: CVE-2023-24581 affects Siemens Solid Edge Se2023. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24581?: 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-2023-24581 published?: CVE-2023-24581 was published on 2023-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-491245.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge_se2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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