How severe is CVE-2023-27169?

CVE-2023-27169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27169?

CVE-2023-27169 affects Xpand-it Write-back Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27169?

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

When was CVE-2023-27169 published?

CVE-2023-27169 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27169

CVE-2023-27169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xpand-it Write-back Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Xpand-it Write-back Manager
Published: 2023-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Xpand IT Write-back manager v2.3.1 uses a hardcoded salt in license class configuration which leads to the generation of a hardcoded and predictable symmetric encryption keys for license generation and validation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27169?: Xpand IT Write-back manager v2.3.1 uses a hardcoded salt in license class configuration which leads to the generation of a hardcoded and predictable symmetric encryption keys for license generation and validation.
How severe is CVE-2023-27169?: CVE-2023-27169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27169?: CVE-2023-27169 affects Xpand-it Write-back Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27169 published?: CVE-2023-27169 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xpand-it:write-back_manager:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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