How severe is CVE-2023-43256?

CVE-2023-43256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43256?

CVE-2023-43256 affects Gladysassistant Gladys Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43256?

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

When was CVE-2023-43256 published?

CVE-2023-43256 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43256

CVE-2023-43256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gladysassistant Gladys Assistant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Gladysassistant Gladys Assistant
Published: 2023-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path traversal in Gladys Assistant v4.26.1 and below allows authenticated attackers to extract sensitive files in the host machine by exploiting a non-sanitized user input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43256?: A path traversal in Gladys Assistant v4.26.1 and below allows authenticated attackers to extract sensitive files in the host machine by exploiting a non-sanitized user input.
How severe is CVE-2023-43256?: CVE-2023-43256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43256?: CVE-2023-43256 affects Gladysassistant Gladys Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43256 published?: CVE-2023-43256 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gladysassistant:gladys_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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