How severe is CVE-2023-27881?

CVE-2023-27881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27881 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-2023-27881?

CVE-2023-27881 affects Ptc Vuforia Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27881?

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-2023-27881 published?

CVE-2023-27881 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27881

CVE-2023-27881 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ptc Vuforia Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ptc Vuforia Studio
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A user could use the “Upload Resource” functionality to upload files to any location on the disk.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27881?: A user could use the “Upload Resource” functionality to upload files to any location on the disk.
How severe is CVE-2023-27881?: CVE-2023-27881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27881 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-2023-27881?: CVE-2023-27881 affects Ptc Vuforia Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27881?: 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-2023-27881 published?: CVE-2023-27881 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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