How severe is CVE-2023-34258?

CVE-2023-34258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-34258 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-2023-34258?

CVE-2023-34258 affects Bmc Patrol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34258?

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-2023-34258 published?

CVE-2023-34258 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34258

CVE-2023-34258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bmc Patrol with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Bmc Patrol
Published: 2023-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in BMC Patrol before 22.1.00. The agent's configuration can be remotely queried. This configuration contains the Patrol account password, encrypted with a default AES key. This account can then be used to achieve remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34258?: An issue was discovered in BMC Patrol before 22.1.00. The agent's configuration can be remotely queried. This configuration contains the Patrol account password, encrypted with a default AES key. This account can then be used to achieve remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-34258?: CVE-2023-34258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-34258 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-2023-34258?: CVE-2023-34258 affects Bmc Patrol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34258?: 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-2023-34258 published?: CVE-2023-34258 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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