How severe is CVE-2023-31572?

CVE-2023-31572 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-2023-31572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31572?

CVE-2023-31572 affects Bludit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31572?

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-2023-31572 published?

CVE-2023-31572 was published on 2023-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31572

CVE-2023-31572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bludit 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bludit
Published: 2023-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Bludit 4.0.0-rc-2 allows authenticated attackers to change the Administrator password and escalate privileges via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31572?: An issue in Bludit 4.0.0-rc-2 allows authenticated attackers to change the Administrator password and escalate privileges via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2023-31572?: CVE-2023-31572 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-2023-31572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31572?: CVE-2023-31572 affects Bludit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31572?: 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-2023-31572 published?: CVE-2023-31572 was published on 2023-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/nu11secur1ty/CVE-nu11secur1ty/tree/main/vendors/bludit/2023/Bludit-v4.0.0-Release-candidate-2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bludit:bludit:4.0.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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