How severe is CVE-2023-28937?

CVE-2023-28937 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28937 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28937?

CVE-2023-28937 primarily affects Saison Dataspider Servista. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28937?

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-2023-28937 published?

CVE-2023-28937 was published on 2023-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28937

CVE-2023-28937 is a high-severity vulnerability in Saison Dataspider Servista with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Saison Dataspider Servista
Published: 2023-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DataSpider Servista version 4.4 and earlier uses a hard-coded cryptographic key. DataSpider Servista is data integration software. ScriptRunner and ScriptRunner for Amazon SQS are used to start the configured processes on DataSpider Servista. The cryptographic key is embedded in ScriptRunner and ScriptRunner for Amazon SQS, which is common to all users. If an attacker who can gain access to a target DataSpider Servista instance and obtain a Launch Settings file of ScriptRunner and/or ScriptRunner for Amazon SQS, the attacker may perform operations with the user privilege encrypted in the file. Note that DataSpider Servista and some of the OEM products are affected by this vulnerability. For the details of affected products and versions, refer to the information listed in [References].

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28937?: DataSpider Servista version 4.4 and earlier uses a hard-coded cryptographic key. DataSpider Servista is data integration software. ScriptRunner and ScriptRunner for Amazon SQS are used to start the configured processes on DataSpider Servista. The cryptographic key is embedded in ScriptRunner and ScriptRunner for Amazon SQS, which is common to all users. If an attacker who can gain access to a target DataSpider Servista instance and obtain a Launch Settings file of ScriptRunner and/or ScriptRunner for Amazon SQS, the attacker may perform operations with the user privilege encrypted in the file. Note that DataSpider Servista and some of the OEM products are affected by this vulnerability. For the details of affected products and versions, refer to the information listed in [References].
How severe is CVE-2023-28937?: CVE-2023-28937 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28937 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28937?: CVE-2023-28937 primarily affects Saison Dataspider Servista. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28937?: 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-2023-28937 published?: CVE-2023-28937 was published on 2023-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:saison:dataspider_servista:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:saison:dataspider_servista:4.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:saison:dataspider_servista:4.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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