How severe is CVE-2023-34203?

CVE-2023-34203 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-34203 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34203?

CVE-2023-34203 primarily affects Progress Openedge. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34203?

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.

When was CVE-2023-34203 published?

CVE-2023-34203 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34203

CVE-2023-34203 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Openedge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Progress Openedge
Published: 2023-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Progress OpenEdge OEM (OpenEdge Management) and OEE (OpenEdge Explorer) before 12.7, a remote user (who has any OEM or OEE role) could perform a URL injection attack to change identity or role membership, e.g., escalate to admin. This affects OpenEdge LTS before 11.7.16, 12.x before 12.2.12, and 12.3.x through 12.6.x before 12.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34203?: In Progress OpenEdge OEM (OpenEdge Management) and OEE (OpenEdge Explorer) before 12.7, a remote user (who has any OEM or OEE role) could perform a URL injection attack to change identity or role membership, e.g., escalate to admin. This affects OpenEdge LTS before 11.7.16, 12.x before 12.2.12, and 12.3.x through 12.6.x before 12.7.
How severe is CVE-2023-34203?: CVE-2023-34203 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-34203 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34203?: CVE-2023-34203 primarily affects Progress Openedge. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34203?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-34203 published?: CVE-2023-34203 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.progress.com/openedge

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:openedge:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:progress:openedge_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:progress:openedge_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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