How severe is CVE-2023-32259?

CVE-2023-32259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-32259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32259?

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

Does CVE-2023-32259 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32259 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36516.

When was CVE-2023-32259 published?

CVE-2023-32259 was published on 2024-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32259

CVE-2023-32259 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-1220.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36516
Weakness: CWE-1220
Published: 2024-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient Granularity of Access Control vulnerability in OpenText™ Service Management Automation X (SMAX), OpenText™ Asset Management X (AMX) allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Service Management Automation X (SMAX) versions 2020.05, 2020.08, 2020.11, 2021.02, 2021.05, 2021.08, 2021.11, 2022.05, 2022.11; and Asset Management X (AMX) versions 2021.08, 2021.11, 2022.05, 2022.11.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32259?: Insufficient Granularity of Access Control vulnerability in OpenText™ Service Management Automation X (SMAX), OpenText™ Asset Management X (AMX) allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Service Management Automation X (SMAX) versions 2020.05, 2020.08, 2020.11, 2021.02, 2021.05, 2021.08, 2021.11, 2022.05, 2022.11; and Asset Management X (AMX) versions 2021.08, 2021.11, 2022.05, 2022.11.
How severe is CVE-2023-32259?: CVE-2023-32259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-32259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-32259 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32259 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36516.
When was CVE-2023-32259 published?: CVE-2023-32259 was published on 2024-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000018803?language=en_US

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