How severe is CVE-2023-39231?

CVE-2023-39231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-39231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39231?

CVE-2023-39231 affects Pingidentity Pingone Mfa Integration Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39231?

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-2023-39231 published?

CVE-2023-39231 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39231

CVE-2023-39231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pingidentity Pingone Mfa Integration Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Pingidentity Pingone Mfa Integration Kit
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PingFederate using the PingOne MFA adapter allows a new MFA device to be paired without requiring second factor authentication from an existing registered device. A threat actor may be able to exploit this vulnerability to register their own MFA device if they have knowledge of a victim user's first factor credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39231?: PingFederate using the PingOne MFA adapter allows a new MFA device to be paired without requiring second factor authentication from an existing registered device. A threat actor may be able to exploit this vulnerability to register their own MFA device if they have knowledge of a victim user's first factor credentials.
How severe is CVE-2023-39231?: CVE-2023-39231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-39231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39231?: CVE-2023-39231 affects Pingidentity Pingone Mfa Integration Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39231?: 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-2023-39231 published?: CVE-2023-39231 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pingidentity:pingone_mfa_integration_kit:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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