How severe is CVE-2023-31452?

CVE-2023-31452 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31452 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31452?

CVE-2023-31452 affects Paessler Prtg Network Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31452?

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-2023-31452 published?

CVE-2023-31452 was published on 2023-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31452

CVE-2023-31452 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paessler Prtg Network Monitor 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Paessler Prtg Network Monitor
Published: 2023-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) token bypass was identified in PRTG 23.2.84.1566 and earlier versions that allows remote attackers to perform actions with the permissions of a victim user, provided the victim user has an active session and is induced to trigger the malicious request. This could force PRTG to execute different actions, such as creating new users. The severity of this vulnerability is high and received a score of 8.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31452?: A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) token bypass was identified in PRTG 23.2.84.1566 and earlier versions that allows remote attackers to perform actions with the permissions of a victim user, provided the victim user has an active session and is induced to trigger the malicious request. This could force PRTG to execute different actions, such as creating new users. The severity of this vulnerability is high and received a score of 8.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
How severe is CVE-2023-31452?: CVE-2023-31452 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31452 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31452?: CVE-2023-31452 affects Paessler Prtg Network Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31452?: 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-2023-31452 published?: CVE-2023-31452 was published on 2023-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paessler:prtg_network_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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