How severe is CVE-2023-25263?

CVE-2023-25263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-25263 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25263?

CVE-2023-25263 primarily affects Stimulsoft Designer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25263?

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

When was CVE-2023-25263 published?

CVE-2023-25263 was published on 2023-03-27 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

CVE-2023-25263

CVE-2023-25263 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Stimulsoft Designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Stimulsoft Designer
Published: 2023-03-27
Last modified: 2026-07-09

Description

In Stimulsoft Designer (Desktop) 2023.1.5, and 2023.1.4, once an attacker decompiles the Stimulsoft.report.dll the attacker is able to decrypt any connectionstring stored in .mrt files since a static secret is used. The secret does not differ between the tested versions and different operating systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25263?: In Stimulsoft Designer (Desktop) 2023.1.5, and 2023.1.4, once an attacker decompiles the Stimulsoft.report.dll the attacker is able to decrypt any connectionstring stored in .mrt files since a static secret is used. The secret does not differ between the tested versions and different operating systems.
How severe is CVE-2023-25263?: CVE-2023-25263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-25263 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25263?: CVE-2023-25263 primarily affects Stimulsoft Designer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25263?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-25263 published?: CVE-2023-25263 was published on 2023-03-27 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:stimulsoft:designer:2023.1.4:*:*:*:desktop:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stimulsoft:designer:2023.1.4:*:*:*:web:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stimulsoft:designer:2023.1.5:*:*:*:desktop:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stimulsoft:designer:2023.1.5:*:*:*:web:*:*:*

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