How severe is CVE-2023-42226?

CVE-2023-42226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42226?

CVE-2023-42226 affects Zucchetti Helpdeskadvanced. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42226?

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-2023-42226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46685.

When was CVE-2023-42226 published?

CVE-2023-42226 was published on 2025-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42226

CVE-2023-42226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zucchetti Helpdeskadvanced with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46685
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Zucchetti Helpdeskadvanced
Published: 2025-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pat Infinite Solutions HelpdeskAdvanced <= 11.0.33 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal via Email/SaveAttachment function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42226?: Pat Infinite Solutions HelpdeskAdvanced <= 11.0.33 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal via Email/SaveAttachment function.
How severe is CVE-2023-42226?: CVE-2023-42226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42226?: CVE-2023-42226 affects Zucchetti Helpdeskadvanced. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42226?: 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-2023-42226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46685.
When was CVE-2023-42226 published?: CVE-2023-42226 was published on 2025-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gitlab.com/daniele_m/cve-list/-/blob/main/README.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zucchetti:helpdeskadvanced:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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