How severe is CVE-2023-30796?

CVE-2023-30796 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-2023-30796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30796?

CVE-2023-30796 primarily affects Siemens Jt Open Toolkit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30796?

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-2023-30796 published?

CVE-2023-30796 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-30796

CVE-2023-30796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Jt Open Toolkit 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Siemens Jt Open Toolkit
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in JT Open (All versions < V11.4), JT Utilities (All versions < V13.4). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted JT files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30796?: A vulnerability has been identified in JT Open (All versions < V11.4), JT Utilities (All versions < V13.4). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted JT files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2023-30796?: CVE-2023-30796 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-2023-30796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-30796?: CVE-2023-30796 primarily affects Siemens Jt Open Toolkit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30796?: 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-2023-30796 published?: CVE-2023-30796 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-001569.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:jt_open_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:jt_utilities:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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