How severe is CVE-2023-38343?

CVE-2023-38343 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38343 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38343?

CVE-2023-38343 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38343?

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-2023-38343 published?

CVE-2023-38343 was published on 2023-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38343

CVE-2023-38343 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ivanti Endpoint Manager
Published: 2023-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XXE (XML external entity injection) vulnerability exists in the CSEP component of Ivanti Endpoint Manager before 2022 SU4. External entity references are enabled in the XML parser configuration. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to file disclosure or Server Side Request Forgery.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38343?: An XXE (XML external entity injection) vulnerability exists in the CSEP component of Ivanti Endpoint Manager before 2022 SU4. External entity references are enabled in the XML parser configuration. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to file disclosure or Server Side Request Forgery.
How severe is CVE-2023-38343?: CVE-2023-38343 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38343 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38343?: CVE-2023-38343 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38343?: 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-2023-38343 published?: CVE-2023-38343 was published on 2023-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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