How severe is CVE-2023-41878?

CVE-2023-41878 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-41878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41878?

CVE-2023-41878 affects Metersphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41878?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-41878 published?

CVE-2023-41878 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41878

CVE-2023-41878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metersphere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Metersphere
Published: 2023-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MeterSphere is a one-stop open source continuous testing platform, covering functions such as test tracking, interface testing, UI testing and performance testing. The Selenium VNC config used in Metersphere is using a weak password by default, attackers can login to vnc and obtain high permissions. This issue has been addressed in version 2.10.7 LTS. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41878?: MeterSphere is a one-stop open source continuous testing platform, covering functions such as test tracking, interface testing, UI testing and performance testing. The Selenium VNC config used in Metersphere is using a weak password by default, attackers can login to vnc and obtain high permissions. This issue has been addressed in version 2.10.7 LTS. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-41878?: CVE-2023-41878 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-41878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41878?: CVE-2023-41878 affects Metersphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41878?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-41878 published?: CVE-2023-41878 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metersphere:metersphere:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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