How severe is CVE-2023-36487?

CVE-2023-36487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36487?

CVE-2023-36487 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36487?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-36487 published?

CVE-2023-36487 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36487

CVE-2023-36487 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ilias with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-640.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-640
Affected product: Ilias
Published: 2023-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The password reset function in ILIAS 7.0_beta1 through 7.20 and 8.0_beta1 through 8.1 allows remote attackers to take over the account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36487?: The password reset function in ILIAS 7.0_beta1 through 7.20 and 8.0_beta1 through 8.1 allows remote attackers to take over the account.
How severe is CVE-2023-36487?: CVE-2023-36487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36487?: CVE-2023-36487 affects Ilias. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-36487 published?: CVE-2023-36487 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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