How severe is CVE-2023-32182?

CVE-2023-32182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-32182 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32182?

CVE-2023-32182 primarily affects Suse Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32182?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-32182 published?

CVE-2023-32182 was published on 2023-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32182

CVE-2023-32182 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Suse Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing
Published: 2023-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP5 postfix, SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5 postfix, SUSE openSUSE Leap 15.5 postfix.This issue affects SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP5: before 3.7.3-150500.3.5.1; SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5: before 3.7.3-150500.3.5.1; openSUSE Leap 15.5 : before 3.7.3-150500.3.5.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32182?: A Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability in SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP5 postfix, SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5 postfix, SUSE openSUSE Leap 15.5 postfix.This issue affects SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP5: before 3.7.3-150500.3.5.1; SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5: before 3.7.3-150500.3.5.1; openSUSE Leap 15.5 : before 3.7.3-150500.3.5.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-32182?: CVE-2023-32182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-32182 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32182?: CVE-2023-32182 primarily affects Suse Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32182?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-32182 published?: CVE-2023-32182 was published on 2023-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2023-32182

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing:15.0:sp5:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:15:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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