How severe is CVE-2023-37849?

CVE-2023-37849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-37849 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37849?

CVE-2023-37849 affects Watchguard Panda Security Vpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37849?

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

When was CVE-2023-37849 published?

CVE-2023-37849 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37849

CVE-2023-37849 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Panda Security Vpn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Watchguard Panda Security Vpn
Published: 2023-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Panda Security VPN for Windows prior to version v15.14.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as PANDAVPN.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37849?: A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Panda Security VPN for Windows prior to version v15.14.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as PANDAVPN.exe.
How severe is CVE-2023-37849?: CVE-2023-37849 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-37849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37849?: CVE-2023-37849 affects Watchguard Panda Security Vpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37849?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-37849 published?: CVE-2023-37849 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:watchguard:panda_security_vpn:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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