How severe is CVE-2023-44397?

CVE-2023-44397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-44397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44397?

CVE-2023-44397 affects Fit2cloud Cloudexplorer Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44397?

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-2023-44397 published?

CVE-2023-44397 was published on 2023-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44397

CVE-2023-44397 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fit2cloud Cloudexplorer Lite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Fit2cloud Cloudexplorer Lite
Published: 2023-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CloudExplorer Lite is an open source, lightweight cloud management platform. Prior to version 1.4.1, the gateway filter of CloudExplorer Lite uses a controller with path starting with `matching/API/`, which can cause a permission bypass. Version 1.4.1 contains a patch for this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44397?: CloudExplorer Lite is an open source, lightweight cloud management platform. Prior to version 1.4.1, the gateway filter of CloudExplorer Lite uses a controller with path starting with `matching/API/`, which can cause a permission bypass. Version 1.4.1 contains a patch for this issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-44397?: CVE-2023-44397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-44397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44397?: CVE-2023-44397 affects Fit2cloud Cloudexplorer Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44397?: 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-2023-44397 published?: CVE-2023-44397 was published on 2023-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/CloudExplorer-Dev/CloudExplorer-Lite/security/advisories/GHSA-fqxr-7g94-vrfj

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fit2cloud:cloudexplorer_lite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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