How severe is CVE-2023-36123?

CVE-2023-36123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36123 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36123?

CVE-2023-36123 affects Plain Craft Launcher 2 Project Plain Craft Launcher 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36123?

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-2023-36123 published?

CVE-2023-36123 was published on 2023-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36123

CVE-2023-36123 is a high-severity vulnerability in Plain Craft Launcher 2 Project Plain Craft Launcher 2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Plain Craft Launcher 2 Project Plain Craft Launcher 2
Published: 2023-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in Hex-Dragon Plain Craft Launcher 2 version Alpha 1.3.9, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36123?: Directory Traversal vulnerability in Hex-Dragon Plain Craft Launcher 2 version Alpha 1.3.9, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2023-36123?: CVE-2023-36123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36123 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36123?: CVE-2023-36123 affects Plain Craft Launcher 2 Project Plain Craft Launcher 2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36123?: 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-2023-36123 published?: CVE-2023-36123 was published on 2023-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:plain_craft_launcher_2_project:plain_craft_launcher_2:1.3.9:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*

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