How severe is CVE-2023-27984?

CVE-2023-27984 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27984 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27984?

CVE-2023-27984 primarily affects Schneider-electric Custom Reports. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27984?

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-2023-27984 published?

CVE-2023-27984 was published on 2023-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27984

CVE-2023-27984 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Custom Reports with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Schneider-electric Custom Reports
Published: 2023-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in Custom Reports that could cause a macro to be executed, potentially leading to remote code execution when a user opens a malicious report file planted by an attacker. Affected Products: IGSS Data Server(IGSSdataServer.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), IGSS Dashboard(DashBoard.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), Custom Reports(RMS16.dll)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27984?: A CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in Custom Reports that could cause a macro to be executed, potentially leading to remote code execution when a user opens a malicious report file planted by an attacker. Affected Products: IGSS Data Server(IGSSdataServer.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), IGSS Dashboard(DashBoard.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), Custom Reports(RMS16.dll)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior).
How severe is CVE-2023-27984?: CVE-2023-27984 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27984 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27984?: CVE-2023-27984 primarily affects Schneider-electric Custom Reports. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27984?: 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-2023-27984 published?: CVE-2023-27984 was published on 2023-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-073-04&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-073-04.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:custom_reports:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:igss_dashboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:igss_data_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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