How severe is CVE-2023-28486?

CVE-2023-28486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28486?

CVE-2023-28486 primarily affects Sudo Project Sudo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28486?

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

When was CVE-2023-28486 published?

CVE-2023-28486 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28486

CVE-2023-28486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sudo Project Sudo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-116.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-116
Affected product: Sudo Project Sudo
Published: 2023-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sudo before 1.9.13 does not escape control characters in log messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28486?: Sudo before 1.9.13 does not escape control characters in log messages.
How severe is CVE-2023-28486?: CVE-2023-28486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28486?: CVE-2023-28486 primarily affects Sudo Project Sudo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28486 published?: CVE-2023-28486 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sudo_project:sudo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:-:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:*

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