How severe is CVE-2023-25573?

CVE-2023-25573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-25573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25573?

CVE-2023-25573 affects Metersphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25573?

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-2023-25573 published?

CVE-2023-25573 was published on 2023-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25573

CVE-2023-25573 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metersphere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 50% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 50% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Metersphere
Published: 2023-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

metersphere is an open source continuous testing platform. In affected versions an improper access control vulnerability exists in `/api/jmeter/download/files`, which allows any user to download any file without authentication. This issue may expose all files available to the running process. This issue has been addressed in version 1.20.20 lts and 2.7.1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25573?: metersphere is an open source continuous testing platform. In affected versions an improper access control vulnerability exists in `/api/jmeter/download/files`, which allows any user to download any file without authentication. This issue may expose all files available to the running process. This issue has been addressed in version 1.20.20 lts and 2.7.1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-25573?: CVE-2023-25573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-25573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25573?: CVE-2023-25573 affects Metersphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25573?: 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-2023-25573 published?: CVE-2023-25573 was published on 2023-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/metersphere/metersphere/security/advisories/GHSA-mcwr-j9vm-5g8h

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metersphere:metersphere:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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