How severe is CVE-2023-4487?

CVE-2023-4487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2023-4487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4487?

CVE-2023-4487 affects Ge Cimplicity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4487?

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-2023-4487 published?

CVE-2023-4487 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4487

CVE-2023-4487 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ge Cimplicity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-114.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-114
Affected product: Ge Cimplicity
Published: 2023-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GE CIMPLICITY 2023 is by a process control vulnerability, which could allow a local attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path to escalate privileges and gain full control of the HMI software.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4487?: GE CIMPLICITY 2023 is by a process control vulnerability, which could allow a local attacker to insert malicious configuration files in the expected web server execution path to escalate privileges and gain full control of the HMI software.
How severe is CVE-2023-4487?: CVE-2023-4487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2023-4487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4487?: CVE-2023-4487 affects Ge Cimplicity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4487?: 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-2023-4487 published?: CVE-2023-4487 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:cimplicity:2023:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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