How severe is CVE-2023-33668?

CVE-2023-33668 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-2023-33668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33668?

CVE-2023-33668 affects Digiexam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33668?

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-2023-33668 published?

CVE-2023-33668 was published on 2023-07-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-33668

CVE-2023-33668 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Digiexam 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-354.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-354
Affected product: Digiexam
Published: 2023-07-12
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

DigiExam up to v14.0.2 lacks integrity checks for native modules, allowing attackers to access PII and takeover accounts on shared computers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33668?: DigiExam up to v14.0.2 lacks integrity checks for native modules, allowing attackers to access PII and takeover accounts on shared computers.
How severe is CVE-2023-33668?: CVE-2023-33668 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-2023-33668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33668?: CVE-2023-33668 affects Digiexam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33668?: 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-2023-33668 published?: CVE-2023-33668 was published on 2023-07-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:digiexam:digiexam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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