How severe is CVE-2023-39374?

CVE-2023-39374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-39374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39374?

CVE-2023-39374 affects Forescout Secureconnector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39374?

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-2023-39374 published?

CVE-2023-39374 was published on 2023-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39374

CVE-2023-39374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forescout Secureconnector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Forescout Secureconnector
Published: 2023-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ForeScout NAC SecureConnector version 11.2 - CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39374?: ForeScout NAC SecureConnector version 11.2 - CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
How severe is CVE-2023-39374?: CVE-2023-39374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-39374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39374?: CVE-2023-39374 affects Forescout Secureconnector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39374?: 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-2023-39374 published?: CVE-2023-39374 was published on 2023-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forescout:secureconnector:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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