How severe is CVE-2023-32190?

CVE-2023-32190 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32190 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32190?

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.

Does CVE-2023-32190 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32190 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36455.

When was CVE-2023-32190 published?

CVE-2023-32190 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32190

CVE-2023-32190 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36455
Weakness: CWE-125
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

mlocate's %post script allows RUN_UPDATEDB_AS user to make arbitrary files world readable by abusing insecure file operations that run with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32190?: mlocate's %post script allows RUN_UPDATEDB_AS user to make arbitrary files world readable by abusing insecure file operations that run with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-32190?: CVE-2023-32190 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32190 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32190?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-32190 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32190 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36455.
When was CVE-2023-32190 published?: CVE-2023-32190 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2023-32190

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