How severe is CVE-2023-44483?

CVE-2023-44483 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-2023-44483 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44483?

CVE-2023-44483 affects Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44483?

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

When was CVE-2023-44483 published?

CVE-2023-44483 was published on 2023-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44483

CVE-2023-44483 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java
Published: 2023-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All versions of Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java prior to 2.2.6, 2.3.4, and 3.0.3, when using the JSR 105 API, are vulnerable to an issue where a private key may be disclosed in log files when generating an XML Signature and logging with debug level is enabled. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.2.6, 2.3.4, or 3.0.3, which fixes this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44483?: All versions of Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java prior to 2.2.6, 2.3.4, and 3.0.3, when using the JSR 105 API, are vulnerable to an issue where a private key may be disclosed in log files when generating an XML Signature and logging with debug level is enabled. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.2.6, 2.3.4, or 3.0.3, which fixes this issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-44483?: CVE-2023-44483 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-2023-44483 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44483?: CVE-2023-44483 affects Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44483?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-44483 published?: CVE-2023-44483 was published on 2023-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:santuario_xml_security_for_java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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