How severe is CVE-2023-32189?

CVE-2023-32189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-32189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32189?

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

Does CVE-2023-32189 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32189 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36454.

When was CVE-2023-32189 published?

CVE-2023-32189 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32189

CVE-2023-32189 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v4: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36454
Weakness: CWE-639
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure handling of ssh keys used to bootstrap clients allows local attackers to potentially gain access to the keys

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32189?: Insecure handling of ssh keys used to bootstrap clients allows local attackers to potentially gain access to the keys
How severe is CVE-2023-32189?: CVE-2023-32189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-32189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-32189 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32189 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36454.
When was CVE-2023-32189 published?: CVE-2023-32189 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2023-32189

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