How severe is CVE-2023-42491?

CVE-2023-42491 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-2023-42491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42491?

CVE-2023-42491 affects Busbaer Eisbaer Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42491?

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-2023-42491 published?

CVE-2023-42491 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42491

CVE-2023-42491 is a high-severity vulnerability in Busbaer Eisbaer Scada 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Busbaer Eisbaer Scada
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EisBaer Scada - CWE-285: Improper Authorization

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42491?: EisBaer Scada - CWE-285: Improper Authorization
How severe is CVE-2023-42491?: CVE-2023-42491 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-2023-42491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42491?: CVE-2023-42491 affects Busbaer Eisbaer Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42491?: 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-2023-42491 published?: CVE-2023-42491 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:busbaer:eisbaer_scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2023-42494 — High (CVSS 7.5): EisBaer Scada - CWE-749: Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
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