How severe is CVE-2023-42509?

CVE-2023-42509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42509 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-2023-42509?

CVE-2023-42509 affects Jfrog Artifactory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42509?

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

Does CVE-2023-42509 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42509 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46942.

When was CVE-2023-42509 published?

CVE-2023-42509 was published on 2024-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42509

CVE-2023-42509 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jfrog Artifactory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-755.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46942
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Jfrog Artifactory
Published: 2024-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

JFrog Artifactory later than version 7.17.4 but prior to version 7.77.0 is vulnerable to an issue whereby a sequence of improperly handled exceptions in repository configuration initialization steps may lead to exposure of sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42509?: JFrog Artifactory later than version 7.17.4 but prior to version 7.77.0 is vulnerable to an issue whereby a sequence of improperly handled exceptions in repository configuration initialization steps may lead to exposure of sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2023-42509?: CVE-2023-42509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42509 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-2023-42509?: CVE-2023-42509 affects Jfrog Artifactory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42509?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-42509 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42509 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46942.
When was CVE-2023-42509 published?: CVE-2023-42509 was published on 2024-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jfrog.com/help/r/jfrog-release-information/jfrog-security-advisories

Affected products (1)

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