CVE-2023-26923
CVE-2023-26923 is a high-severity vulnerability in Musescore with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Musescore
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Musescore 3.0 to 4.0.1 has a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when reading misconfigured midi files. If attacker can additional information, attacker can execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-26923?
- Musescore 3.0 to 4.0.1 has a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs when reading misconfigured midi files. If attacker can additional information, attacker can execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2023-26923?
- CVE-2023-26923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-26923 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-26923?
- CVE-2023-26923 affects Musescore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-26923?
- 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-2023-26923 published?
- CVE-2023-26923 was published on 2023-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:musescore:musescore:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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