How severe is CVE-2023-39980?

CVE-2023-39980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-39980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39980?

CVE-2023-39980 affects Moxa Mxsecurity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39980?

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-2023-39980 published?

CVE-2023-39980 was published on 2023-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39980

CVE-2023-39980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Mxsecurity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Moxa Mxsecurity
Published: 2023-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability that allows the unauthorized disclosure of authenticated information has been identified in MXsecurity versions prior to v1.0.1. This vulnerability arises when special elements are not neutralized correctly, allowing remote attackers to alter SQL commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39980?: A vulnerability that allows the unauthorized disclosure of authenticated information has been identified in MXsecurity versions prior to v1.0.1. This vulnerability arises when special elements are not neutralized correctly, allowing remote attackers to alter SQL commands.
How severe is CVE-2023-39980?: CVE-2023-39980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-39980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39980?: CVE-2023-39980 affects Moxa Mxsecurity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39980?: 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-2023-39980 published?: CVE-2023-39980 was published on 2023-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-230403-mxsecurity-series-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:moxa:mxsecurity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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