How severe is CVE-2023-37283?

CVE-2023-37283 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-37283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37283?

CVE-2023-37283 primarily affects Pingidentity Pingfederate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37283?

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-2023-37283 published?

CVE-2023-37283 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37283

CVE-2023-37283 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pingidentity Pingfederate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Pingidentity Pingfederate
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under a very specific and highly unrecommended configuration, authentication bypass is possible in the PingFederate Identifier First Adapter

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37283?: Under a very specific and highly unrecommended configuration, authentication bypass is possible in the PingFederate Identifier First Adapter
How severe is CVE-2023-37283?: CVE-2023-37283 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-37283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37283?: CVE-2023-37283 primarily affects Pingidentity Pingfederate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37283?: 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-2023-37283 published?: CVE-2023-37283 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pingidentity:pingfederate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pingidentity:pingfederate:11.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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