How severe is CVE-2023-42493?

CVE-2023-42493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42493?

CVE-2023-42493 affects Busbaer Eisbaer Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42493?

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-2023-42493 published?

CVE-2023-42493 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42493

CVE-2023-42493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Busbaer Eisbaer Scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-256.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-256
Affected product: Busbaer Eisbaer Scada
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EisBaer Scada - CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42493?: EisBaer Scada - CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password
How severe is CVE-2023-42493?: CVE-2023-42493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42493?: CVE-2023-42493 affects Busbaer Eisbaer Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42493?: 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-2023-42493 published?: CVE-2023-42493 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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