How severe is CVE-2023-29930?

CVE-2023-29930 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-2023-29930 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29930?

CVE-2023-29930 affects Genesys Tftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29930?

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-2023-29930 published?

CVE-2023-29930 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29930

CVE-2023-29930 is a high-severity vulnerability in Genesys Tftp Server 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Genesys Tftp Server
Published: 2023-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was found in Genesys CIC Polycom phone provisioning TFTP Server all version allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the login crednetials to the TFTP server configuration page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29930?: An issue was found in Genesys CIC Polycom phone provisioning TFTP Server all version allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the login crednetials to the TFTP server configuration page.
How severe is CVE-2023-29930?: CVE-2023-29930 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-2023-29930 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29930?: CVE-2023-29930 affects Genesys Tftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29930?: 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-2023-29930 published?: CVE-2023-29930 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:genesys:tftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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