CVE-2023-34982

CVE-2023-34982 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aveva Batch Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-610.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-610
• Affected product: Aveva Batch Management
• Published: 2023-11-15
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This external control vulnerability, if exploited, could allow a local OS-authenticated user with standard privileges to delete files with System privilege on the machine where these products are installed, resulting in denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34982?

This external control vulnerability, if exploited, could allow a local OS-authenticated user with standard privileges to delete files with System privilege on the machine where these products are installed, resulting in denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2023-34982?

CVE-2023-34982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-34982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34982?

CVE-2023-34982 primarily affects Aveva Batch Management. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34982?

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

When was CVE-2023-34982 published?

CVE-2023-34982 was published on 2023-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/
• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-318-01

Affected products (40)

• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:batch_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:batch_management:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:batch_management:2020:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:communication_drivers:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:communication_drivers:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:communication_drivers:2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:communication_drivers:2020:r2_p01:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:enterprise_licensing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:historian:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:historian:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:historian:2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:historian:2020:r2_p01:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:intouch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:intouch:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:intouch:2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:intouch:2020:r2_p01:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:manufacturing_execution_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:manufacturing_execution_system:2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:manufacturing_execution_system:2020:p01:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:mobile_operator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:mobile_operator:2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:mobile_operator:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:mobile_operator:2020:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:plant_scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:plant_scada:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:plant_scada:2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:recipe_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:recipe_management:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:recipe_management:2020:update_1_patch_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:system_platform:2020:r2_p01:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:telemetry_server:2020r2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:telemetry_server:2020r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:work_tasks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:work_tasks:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:work_tasks:2020:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:aveva:work_tasks:2020:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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