How severe is CVE-2023-2480?

CVE-2023-2480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2480?

CVE-2023-2480 affects M-files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2480?

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-2023-2480 published?

CVE-2023-2480 was published on 2023-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2480

CVE-2023-2480 is a high-severity vulnerability in M-files with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: M-files
Published: 2023-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing access permissions checks in M-Files Client before 23.5.12598.0 (excluding 23.2 SR2 and newer) allows elevation of privilege via UI extension applications

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2480?: Missing access permissions checks in M-Files Client before 23.5.12598.0 (excluding 23.2 SR2 and newer) allows elevation of privilege via UI extension applications
How severe is CVE-2023-2480?: CVE-2023-2480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2480?: CVE-2023-2480 affects M-files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2480?: 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-2023-2480 published?: CVE-2023-2480 was published on 2023-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:m-files:m-files:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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