How severe is CVE-2023-3423?

CVE-2023-3423 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-2023-3423 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3423?

CVE-2023-3423 affects Fit2cloud Cloudexplorer Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3423?

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-2023-3423 published?

CVE-2023-3423 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3423

CVE-2023-3423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fit2cloud Cloudexplorer Lite 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Fit2cloud Cloudexplorer Lite
Published: 2023-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository cloudexplorer-dev/cloudexplorer-lite prior to v 1.2.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3423?: Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository cloudexplorer-dev/cloudexplorer-lite prior to v 1.2.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-3423?: CVE-2023-3423 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-2023-3423 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3423?: CVE-2023-3423 affects Fit2cloud Cloudexplorer Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3423?: 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-2023-3423 published?: CVE-2023-3423 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fit2cloud:cloudexplorer_lite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Fit2cloud Cloudexplorer Lite

CVE-2023-38692 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CloudExplorer Lite is an open source, lightweight cloud management platform. Versions prior to 1.3.1 contain a command…
CVE-2023-2845 — High (CVSS 8.1): Improper Access Control in GitHub repository cloudexplorer-dev/cloudexplorer-lite prior to v1.1.0.
CVE-2023-50612 — High (CVSS 7.8): Insecure Permissions vulnerability in fit2cloud Cloud Explorer Lite version 1.4.1, allow local attackers to escalate…
CVE-2023-44397 — High (CVSS 7.5): CloudExplorer Lite is an open source, lightweight cloud management platform. Prior to version 1.4.1, the gateway filter…
CVE-2023-42147 — High (CVSS 7.5): An issue in CloudExplorer Lite 1.3.1 allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information via the login key component.
CVE-2023-39519 — High (CVSS 7.5): Cloud Explorer Lite is an open source cloud management platform. Prior to version 1.4.0, there is a risk of sensitive…

All CVEs affecting Fit2cloud Cloudexplorer Lite →

Other CWE-521 (Weak Password Requirements) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-25715 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): The web management interface of the device allows the administrator username and password to be set to blank values.…
CVE-2025-53963 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): An issue was discovered on Thermo Fisher Ion Torrent OneTouch 2 INS1005527 devices. They run an SSH server accessible…
CVE-2025-63747 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): QaTraq 6.9.2 ships with administrative account credentials which are enabled in default installations and permit…
CVE-2025-12552 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Insufficient Password Policy.This issue affects BLU-IC2: through 1.19.5; BLU-IC4: through 1.19.5.
CVE-2025-11200 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): MLflow Weak Password Requirements Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to…
CVE-2025-12364 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Weak Password Policy.This issue affects BLU-IC2: through 1.19.5; BLU-IC4: through 1.19.5.

Browse all CWE-521 (Weak Password Requirements) vulnerabilities →