CVE-2023-4538
CVE-2023-4538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Comarch Erp Xl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-54393
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Comarch Erp Xl
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The database access credentials configured during installation are stored in a special table, and are encrypted with a shared key, same among all Comarch ERP XL client installations. This could allow an attacker with access to that table to retrieve plain text passwords. This issue affects ERP XL: from 2020.2.2 through 2023.2.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-4538?
- The database access credentials configured during installation are stored in a special table, and are encrypted with a shared key, same among all Comarch ERP XL client installations. This could allow an attacker with access to that table to retrieve plain text passwords. This issue affects ERP XL: from 2020.2.2 through 2023.2.
- How severe is CVE-2023-4538?
- CVE-2023-4538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-4538 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-4538?
- CVE-2023-4538 affects Comarch Erp Xl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-4538?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-4538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-4538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-54393.
- When was CVE-2023-4538 published?
- CVE-2023-4538 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:comarch:erp_xl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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