How severe is CVE-2023-36618?

CVE-2023-36618 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-2023-36618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36618?

CVE-2023-36618 affects Unify Session Border Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36618?

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-2023-36618 published?

CVE-2023-36618 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36618

CVE-2023-36618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unify Session Border Controller 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Unify Session Border Controller
Published: 2023-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Atos Unify OpenScape Session Border Controller through V10 R3.01.03 allows execution of OS commands as root user by low-privileged authenticated users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36618?: Atos Unify OpenScape Session Border Controller through V10 R3.01.03 allows execution of OS commands as root user by low-privileged authenticated users.
How severe is CVE-2023-36618?: CVE-2023-36618 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-2023-36618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36618?: CVE-2023-36618 affects Unify Session Border Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36618?: 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-2023-36618 published?: CVE-2023-36618 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:unify:session_border_controller:10_r3.01.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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