How severe is CVE-2023-27791?

CVE-2023-27791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27791 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27791?

CVE-2023-27791 affects Ixpdata Easyinstall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27791?

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-2023-27791 published?

CVE-2023-27791 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27791

CVE-2023-27791 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ixpdata Easyinstall with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-338.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-338
Affected product: Ixpdata Easyinstall
Published: 2023-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue found in IXP Data Easy Install 6.6.148840 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via insecure PRNG.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27791?: An issue found in IXP Data Easy Install 6.6.148840 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via insecure PRNG.
How severe is CVE-2023-27791?: CVE-2023-27791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27791 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27791?: CVE-2023-27791 affects Ixpdata Easyinstall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27791?: 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-2023-27791 published?: CVE-2023-27791 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.bramfitt-tech-labs.com/article/easy-install-cve-issue

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ixpdata:easyinstall:6.6.148840:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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