How severe is CVE-2023-42228?

CVE-2023-42228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2023-42228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42228?

CVE-2023-42228 affects Zucchetti Helpdeskadvanced. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42228?

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-2023-42228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46687.

When was CVE-2023-42228 published?

CVE-2023-42228 was published on 2025-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42228

CVE-2023-42228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zucchetti Helpdeskadvanced with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46687
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Zucchetti Helpdeskadvanced
Published: 2025-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pat Infinite Solutions HelpdeskAdvanced <= 11.0.33 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. Low privileged users can edit their own ACL rules by sending a request to the "AclList/SaveAclRules" administrative function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42228?: Pat Infinite Solutions HelpdeskAdvanced <= 11.0.33 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. Low privileged users can edit their own ACL rules by sending a request to the "AclList/SaveAclRules" administrative function.
How severe is CVE-2023-42228?: CVE-2023-42228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2023-42228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42228?: CVE-2023-42228 affects Zucchetti Helpdeskadvanced. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42228?: 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-2023-42228 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42228 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46687.
When was CVE-2023-42228 published?: CVE-2023-42228 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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