How severe is CVE-2023-32090?

CVE-2023-32090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32090 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-2023-32090?

CVE-2023-32090 affects Pega Pega Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32090?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-32090 published?

CVE-2023-32090 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32090

CVE-2023-32090 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pega Pega Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Pega Pega Platform
Published: 2023-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pega platform clients who are using versions 6.1 through 7.3.1 may be utilizing default credentials

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32090?: Pega platform clients who are using versions 6.1 through 7.3.1 may be utilizing default credentials
How severe is CVE-2023-32090?: CVE-2023-32090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32090 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-2023-32090?: CVE-2023-32090 affects Pega Pega Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32090?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-32090 published?: CVE-2023-32090 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.pega.com/support-doc/pega-security-advisory-%E2%80%93-c23-vulnerability-default-operators

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pega:pega_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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