How severe is CVE-2023-39219?

CVE-2023-39219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-39219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39219?

CVE-2023-39219 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-2023-39219?

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-2023-39219 published?

CVE-2023-39219 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39219

CVE-2023-39219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pingidentity Pingfederate 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Pingidentity Pingfederate
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PingFederate Administrative Console dependency contains a weakness where console becomes unresponsive with crafted Java class loading enumeration requests

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39219?: PingFederate Administrative Console dependency contains a weakness where console becomes unresponsive with crafted Java class loading enumeration requests
How severe is CVE-2023-39219?: CVE-2023-39219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-39219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39219?: CVE-2023-39219 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-2023-39219?: 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-2023-39219 published?: CVE-2023-39219 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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