How severe is CVE-2023-2809?

CVE-2023-2809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2809?

CVE-2023-2809 affects Sage Sage 200 Spain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2809?

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-2023-2809 published?

CVE-2023-2809 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2809

CVE-2023-2809 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sage Sage 200 Spain 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Sage Sage 200 Spain
Published: 2023-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Plaintext credential usage vulnerability in Sage 200 Spain 2023.38.001 version, the exploitation of which could allow a remote attacker to extract SQL database credentials from the DLL application. This vulnerability could be linked to known techniques to obtain remote execution of MS SQL commands and escalate privileges on Windows systems because the credentials are stored in plaintext.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2809?: Plaintext credential usage vulnerability in Sage 200 Spain 2023.38.001 version, the exploitation of which could allow a remote attacker to extract SQL database credentials from the DLL application. This vulnerability could be linked to known techniques to obtain remote execution of MS SQL commands and escalate privileges on Windows systems because the credentials are stored in plaintext.
How severe is CVE-2023-2809?: CVE-2023-2809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2809?: CVE-2023-2809 affects Sage Sage 200 Spain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2809?: 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-2023-2809 published?: CVE-2023-2809 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/use-cleartext-credentials-sage-200

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sage:sage_200_spain:2023.38.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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