How severe is CVE-2023-41566?

CVE-2023-41566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-41566 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41566?

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.

Does CVE-2023-41566 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41566 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46062.

When was CVE-2023-41566 published?

CVE-2023-41566 was published on 2025-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41566

CVE-2023-41566 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46062
Weakness: CWE-552
Published: 2025-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OA EKP v16 was discovered to contain an arbitrary download vulnerability via the component /ui/sys_ui_extend/sysUiExtend.do. This vulnerability allows attackers to obtain the password of the background administrator and further obtain database permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41566?: OA EKP v16 was discovered to contain an arbitrary download vulnerability via the component /ui/sys_ui_extend/sysUiExtend.do. This vulnerability allows attackers to obtain the password of the background administrator and further obtain database permissions.
How severe is CVE-2023-41566?: CVE-2023-41566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-41566 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41566?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-41566 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41566 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46062.
When was CVE-2023-41566 published?: CVE-2023-41566 was published on 2025-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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