How severe is CVE-2023-24671?

CVE-2023-24671 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-24671 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24671?

CVE-2023-24671 primarily affects Vxsearch Vx Search. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24671?

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-2023-24671 published?

CVE-2023-24671 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24671

CVE-2023-24671 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vxsearch Vx Search 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Vxsearch Vx Search
Published: 2023-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VX Search v13.8 and v14.7 was discovered to contain an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands at elevated privileges via a crafted executable file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24671?: VX Search v13.8 and v14.7 was discovered to contain an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands at elevated privileges via a crafted executable file.
How severe is CVE-2023-24671?: CVE-2023-24671 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-24671 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24671?: CVE-2023-24671 primarily affects Vxsearch Vx Search. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24671?: 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-2023-24671 published?: CVE-2023-24671 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vxsearch:vx_search:13.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vxsearch:vx_search:14.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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